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Part 04

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 articles in this chapter
  1. 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.7 min read
  2. 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.8 min read
  3. 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.5 min read
  4. 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.6 min read