It is a remarkably effective antioxidant around 100 times more effective than vitamin C at eliminating free radicals [11, 12]
Nutritional Deficiencies The mechanism that makes GLP-1 medications effective, slowing digestion and reducing food intake, can also lead to significant nutritional gaps: Many patients consume fewer calories, making it difficult to obtain adequate nutrients Altered digestive processes may reduce the efficiency of nutrient absorption Key nutrients at risk include calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, and protein 4
They can provide personalized recommendations and potentially prescribe a different medication if they think one will be more effective
Avocado Avocados, which are high in fiber and monounsaturated fats, may raise GLP-1 levels
Of these 47, 89% saw multi-system improvement within days of taking the GLP1-RA and in some cases improvements were observed within a 24 hour period, These improvements were related to symptoms that were inflammatory in nature
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