GLP-1 Nutrient Deficiencies: The Vitamins, Minerals & Protein You Should Be Watching
GLP-1 Nutrient Deficiencies: The Vitamins, Minerals & Protein You Should Be Watching

Eating less on a GLP-1 means taking in less of the nutrients your body runs on, and some can quietly run low over time. Dr. Mbianda walks through the ones...

Coming Off a GLP-1: How to Reduce the Risk of Weight Regain
Coming Off a GLP-1: How to Reduce the Risk of Weight Regain

Coming off a GLP-1 is a real transition, not a switch you flip. Dr. Mbianda shares how she coaches patients through it: keep the structure that got you here, protect...

How to Protect Your Nutrition While Taking a GLP-1
How to Protect Your Nutrition While Taking a GLP-1

Getting your nutrition right early makes the whole GLP-1 journey smoother. Dr. Mbianda walks through protein, hydration, resistance training, labs, and how to choose a supplement worth taking, so the...

Constipation on GLP-1 Medications: Prevention, Treatment & When to Worry
Constipation on GLP-1 Medications: Prevention, Treatment & When to Worry

If things have slowed down since you started your GLP-1, you're in good company. Dr. Mbianda explains why these medications affect digestion, the habits that prevent constipation, and the red...

Hair Loss on GLP-1 Medications: What's Really Causing It?
Hair Loss on GLP-1 Medications: What's Really Causing It?

If you're seeing more hair in your brush or shower drain, you're not alone, and in most cases it's not permanent. Dr. Mbianda explains what's really driving GLP-1 hair shedding,...

Why Am I So Tired on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?
Why Am I So Tired on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?

If you can't make it past 2pm since starting your GLP-1, you're not imagining it. Dr. Mbianda walks through why tiredness is so common on semaglutide and tirzepatide, and the...

Starting a GLP-1? The Nutrient Deficiencies Your Doctor May Have Not Discussed
Starting a GLP-1? The Nutrient Deficiencies Your Doctor May Have Not Discussed

GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and food intake, making it harder to meet daily nutrient needs. Learn why nutrient depletion happens and what every patient should know before starting their...

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