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Moreover, DEX treatment (0.5 g/kg/h, pumping injection, before induction of anesthesia to the end of surgery) has been reported to reduce cardiac troponin I and MDA levels and to decrease the incidence of arrhythmias in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement [234, 235]
In 2025, a joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society suggested that patients on GLP-1 drugs consider a multivitamin-mineral supplement, flagging nutrients of concern including vitamin D, B12, iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc
Patients on GLP-1 medications who want to maximize fat metabolism and support liver function Patients with mild weight loss goals (10-20 pounds) who prefer a lighter-touch approach Anyone seeking an energy boost even without active weight loss goals Patients concerned about liver health, particularly those with fatty liver disease Patients on hormone replacement therapy optimizing body composition Patients experiencing fatigue, brain fog, or low energy Timeline for Results Most patients notice increased energy within the first 1-2 injections, often within a day or two of their first dose
If required, the iron supplementation can be initiated directly in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (McCarthy et al
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