by Robyn L. Goldberg RDN, CEDS-C
People often think that dietary supplements are always safe, so may not consider that they may have potentially dangerous interactions with medications. I have written articles on drug nutrient interactions in prior months, but haven’t discussed which supplements to consider taking, and which to avoid, when taking a GLP-1 medication.
This article will discuss those recommendations. Because people taking a GLP-1 generally consume fewer calories than they used to, it has been recommended to increase protein take and fiber. Increasing protein can help reduce muscle loss, while increasing fiber can help prevent constipation. When someone doesn’t consume enough calories and/or fiber, they may find it difficult to have a bowel movement, or to have a bowel movement the way they had in the past…read more
