Posts tagged magnesium
Are You Getting Enough Nutrients on GLP-1 Meds? Here's What to Watch

Let’s say the quiet part out loud: hair loss, fatigue, bruising easily, dizziness, gastrointestinal and gallbladder problems, and the much-talked-about “Ozempic face.” Nobody thinks the side effects of a medication will happen to them. That’s just the fast-talking part at the end of the commercial, right? But for more and more people taking GLP-1 drugs, that’s exactly what’s happening—and in many cases, they could be prevented

GLP-1 drugs curb appetite, but what they also curb is your stomach acid. And that might be messing with your nutrient absorption. Altered or impaired nutrient absorption can lead to side effects like hair loss, fatigue, dizziness, and headaches, which are often related to nutrient insufficiencies and/or deficiencies.

Who wants to choose between losing weight and having hair? Or having energy? You shouldn’t have to. That’s where addressing nutrients comes in. When you support how your medication works by implementing a few simple nutrition hacks, the results can be surprising! Who wants to choose between losing weight and having hair? That’s where addressing nutrients comes in.

When you have the right combination of medication and nutrition, the results can be surprising!

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5 Supplements Most People Should Take

Vitamins and supplements are a hotly contested topic in the health and fitness world, with some claiming they are a worthless way to have expensive pee, while others claim they are absolutely essential. The fact of the matter is that both can be true, depending on the product, how it is made, and who is taking them.

In this blog post, we’ll explore five core supplements that most people should take, overview what to look for when choosing supplements, and how to decide how much (if any) of these is right for you.

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Why Water Is Awesome, How to Drink More of It, and How to Optimize Hydration

It’s easy to think about macronutrients like protein, fat and carbs, and overlook the most important nutrient – water. Water helps the body move better, decreases pain, boosts brain function, increases alertness, relieves gas and constipation, and so much more. People have written entire books about the benefits of water, and for good reason — it’s awesome.

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