Be Familiar With Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Agonist Users

March 2025

Questions are coming up about proper nutrition for patients on a GLP-1 agonist (semaglutide, etc) or GIP/GLP-1 agonist (tirzepatide).

These meds decrease appetite and promote fullness...which leads to eating less. Plus they slow food movement through the gut and cause GI side effects (nausea, etc)...further limiting food intake.

But this can also increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and loss of muscle mass, strength, and bone mass.

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