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Nutrition & Metabolism
The nutritional deficiencies almost no one talks about
GLP-1 receptor agonists work, and that's not in question. What was left out was the nutritional monitoring that any accelerated weight loss requires.
When food intake plummets, so do vitamins, minerals, and protein. And, unlike bariatric surgery, where nutritional follow-up has been a mandatory standard for decades, there is currently no equivalent protocol.
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480,825
adults undergoing treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists, compiled in a review of six studies published in Clinical Obesity.
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22%
with a new diagnosis of nutritional deficiency at 12 months, compared to 12.7% at 6 months.
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Disclaimer: informational content, not intended for diagnosis or treatment. No medication should be initiated, altered, or stopped without medical advice.
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Three things the article explains
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Vitamin D is the most frequent deficiency
In a study with dietary records from 69 users, only 1.4% met the daily recommendation. Being fat-soluble, vitamin D is retained in adipose tissue — and rapid loss alters this dynamic.
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02
Tiredness almost always has a name
Shortness of breath climbing stairs, difficulty concentrating, hair loss. It's tempting to attribute everything to caloric deficit — often it's low ferritin or B12. Both correctable, both invisible without tests.
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Losing weight is never just losing fat
A significant portion comes from lean mass. And if the weight is then regained as fat, the endpoint is worse than the starting point. Protecting muscle is not an aesthetic detail.
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1.2 – 2.0 g
per kg of body weight · per day
This is the range that review literature indicates for the weight loss phase. A reference value, not a prescription — the specific target depends on weight, age, activity, and kidney function, and should be confirmed during a consultation.
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Includes the four parameters to discuss in consultation and what research has not yet demonstrated.
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Smart supplementation
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Most recommended
Nuzest
Clean Lean Protein · Chocolate 500g
Proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass and the maintenance of normal bones. With reduced appetite, reaching the daily target with solid food alone is unrealistic for many people — a shake solves the volume problem.
How to use
One daily dose diluted in water or plant-based drink, distributed according to tolerance. The total protein amount should be defined with your doctor or nutritionist.
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Ecogenetics
Vitamin D3 4000 · 60 caps.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of muscles and the immune system. Take preferably with a fatty meal.
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HSN · Creapure®
Creatine Monohydrate 500g
Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short, high-intensity exercise, with 3g per day for those who train.
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NOW Foods' Iron Complex contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, but should only be supplemented with known ferritin levels and professional advice — never blindly.
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Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle, and should not be used above the recommended daily dose. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, individuals with kidney or liver disease, and individuals on chronic therapy should consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplementation. Keep out of reach of children.
Viva Saudável · Maia, Portugal · Official distributor of Thorne Research and Nutergia
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