GLP-1 medications work partly by suppressing appetite and slowing gastric emptying. That's the mechanism behind the weight loss. But less food in means fewer vitamins and minerals in and the research now shows this isn't a theoretical concern. Butsch et al. (2025), the largest of the six studies in the Urbina review, tracked 461,382 GLP-1 users and found 22.4% had a new nutritional deficiency diagnosis within 12 months. Vitamin D was most common (13.6%), followed by nutritional anemia (4%), iron deficiency (3.2%), and B vitamin deficiency (2.6%). In a smaller dietary study (Johnson et al. 2025, Frontiers in Nutrition), 64% of GLP-1 users didn't meet iron intake recommendations, and 72% fell short on calcium.* This GLP-1 supplement covers the five most at-risk nutrients with bioavailable forms: methylcobalamin B12, chelated iron, chelated zinc, 5-MTHF folate, and vitamin D3
They tend to gain weight after ending treatment
The global market for weight-loss drugs is expected to reach $150 billion by 2035, according to research by Morgan Stanley, an increase from a previous forecast of $105 billion
Understanding exactly what you can find, and under which brand names, prevents confusion at the pharmacy counter
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The tasty way to get the benefits: Aim for at least two servings of beef, poultry, fish and eggs paired with two servings of cheese daily
