Creating a simple nutrient routine for GLP-1 users can be a great way to ensure that you’re getting the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. If your appetite decreases and you start eating less throughout the day, it can become easier to miss out on vital nutrients. To help you get started, we’ve created a 3-step checklist you can use to prevent any potential deficiencies so you can focus on feeling your best.
GLP-1 nutrition basics
When your food intake is low, you need to make the most of every meal. Eating three full meals may be challenging, so aim for smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Focus on lean proteins, nutrient-rich fruit and vegetables and high fibre to optimize your nutritional intake. A decreased appetite may also reduce water intake, so aim for 2-3 litres of water to ensure that you’re sufficiently hydrated.
A simple nutrient routine for GLP-1 users (3-step checklist)
Step 1: Start with a foundation.
The nutritional basics outlined above can help maximize the amount of nutrients you’re getting from your diet. To add some consistency to your daily routine, you can add a multivitamin or B complex as a baseline support to help fill in any potential nutritional gaps in your diet.
Step 2: Add in targeted support.
With your foundation in place, you can then add in targeted support supplements based on your needs. These can be energy-supporting nutrients like iron or vitamin B12, or probiotics to manage gut health. Introducing these supplements one at a time can give you a better idea of your personal tolerance levels.
Step 3: Check for potential overlaps.
When adding new supplements to your routine, make sure they don’t conflict with any of your medications, as some nutrients may affect absorption. You can also check when to take your supplements, because some ingredients should be taken away from medications or nutrients.
Getting started
If you’re unsure where to begin, start with your foundation and discuss any add-ons with your healthcare provider to ensure that they’re a good fit for you. They can help you identify your individual needs, when to take them, and how to avoid supplement overlap with medications like GLP-1.
Should you take a multivitamin on GLP-1 medications?
Studies have shown that multivitamins are a great option for preventing nutrient deficiencies when taking GLP-1 medications.Orange Naturals’ Everyday Multi is a high-potency formula that provides a therapeutic dose of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that support the maintenance of good health. It’s also iron-free, as iron is not a mineral required by everyone and an excess of iron may be harmful. For best results, take 2 capsules with food a few hours before or after other medications or supplements.
When GLP-1 users may want to ask about Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that’s used in several different processes. It plays a key role in regulating calcium levels in the blood, which is essential for building strong bones and teeth. Orange Naturals’ D3 drops provide simple vitamin D support for adults using GLP-1 medications to prevent potential deficiencies. Each drop delivers 2500IU of D3 in a base of organic coconut oil for maximum absorption.
Probiotic support: what to look for if digestion feels different
If you notice changes to your gut health and digestion while taking a GLP-1 medication, adding probiotics may be beneficial. Orange Naturals’ Everyday Probiotics is a shelf stable, high-potency probiotic that contains five proven probiotic strains to help maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora. It supports digestive health by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and pathogens. It’s guaranteed to contain a minimum of 14 billion live, friendly bacteria by the date of expiry, making it an easy choice for daily targeted gut support.
B12, iron, and magnesium: targeted add-ons
- B12 Drops 500mcg: Studies have linked low levels of vitamin B12 to low energy and fatigue. If you’re feeling drained, it may be a B12 deficiency. Orange Naturals’ B12 Drops provide 500mcg of the active form methylcobalamin in a delicious blueberry-flavoured liquid format. Add them to your daily routine to support healthy levels and add some pep to your step.
- Iron Complex 20mg: For those who need an increased iron intake, Orange Naturals’ Iron Complex offers an easily absorbable solution to help prevent iron deficiency anemia. It’s enhanced with vitamin C, B6, B12 and folic acid to improve absorption and support the production of healthy red blood cells.
- Magnesium Glycinate 180mg: Magnesium is essential for over 800 different processes, including muscle function and bone building. Orange Naturals’ Magnesium Glycinate helps to keep your levels topped up with 180mg of magnesium glycinate, a highly absorbable form that’s gentle on the bowels.
How to avoid doubling up on nutrients
If you’re taking a multivitamin as part of your nutritional foundation, do a quick ingredient check before adding any targeted support. Vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin D are commonly found in daily multivitamins, so review your total intake of each to make sure you’re not exceeding the daily limit.
Putting your plan into action
By focusing on a foundation of nutrient-rich foods and daily supplement support, you can maintain a healthy nutritional intake on a GLP-1 medication. Feel free to save this blog post and bring it to your healthcare provider to create a plan that works for you.
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