Mark Gilbert, a nutritionist at PortionIQ, a science-led range of GLP-1 friendly shakes, bites, soups and drinks, says people are at risk of dehydration when calories are substantially restricted
It is also FDA approved to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events (such as death, heart attack, or stroke) in adults with heart disease and either obesity or overweight
Theyre still used for blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes, to great effect a recent survey reported that 25 percent of US adults with a diabetes diagnosis were using a GLP-1RA in 2024, often in combination with insulin or other treatments
Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria that promote gut balance, digestion, and nutrient absorption while easing GI side effects
GLP-1 drugs make you eat less