Nutrition on GLP-1
Framework, not prescription. What the literature observes about protein sufficiency, the micronutrients worth a conversation with your clinician, hydration and fiber on a quiet appetite, and how to bring the question to your next appointment. Personal numbers live in your Nutrition Companion.
- 4.1How much protein do I really need on GLP-1?Protein on GLP-1 — Why It Matters and How to Think About ItWhy protein under-delivery is the quiet driver of muscle loss, hair shedding, and slow skin repair on GLP-1 — and the framework researchers use to think about adequacy.
- 4.2Which micronutrients should I track on GLP-1?Micronutrients Worth Watching on GLP-1Iron, B12, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc — what the literature flags, what to ask your clinician, and why supplementation isn't the default answer.
- 4.3Why am I dehydrated and constipated on GLP-1?Hydration and Fiber on a Quiet AppetiteWhen thirst signals dim and fullness comes early, hydration and fiber drift quietly downward. The framework for noticing it before it becomes the constipation everyone complains about.
- 4.4What should I ask my doctor at my next visit?How to Bring This Conversation to Your DoctorA practical script for the next appointment — what to ask, which labs are reasonable to request, and how to frame side effects without sounding like you want to stop.