They are evaluating your lab results, medical history, medications, age, and gender, with your food intake to ensure benefit versus potential harm. It can be hard to get enough fiber while eating less Although supplements may vary person to person, Luk recommends GLP-1 patients supplement their diets with fiber, in gradual amounts: In general, most adults do not meet the recommended daily fiber intake goal of 25 to 38 grams per day, let alone while their appetite and intake is reduced while on GLP-1s, Luk says
Avoid layering with strong actives like retinoids, glycolic acid, or high-percentage salicylic acid initially to reduce the risk of irritation
They represent the real reason to consider fasting as a complement to GLP-1 therapy, not just additional weight loss from the caloric restriction
Following its use, your skin will have a more soft and radiant appearance
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