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| Electrolyte | Role in Body | Signs of Deficiency | Supplement Considerations ||-|||-|| Sodium | Fluid balance, nerve function | Lightheadedness, weakness, headache | May need increased intake during GLP-1 therapy || Potassium | Heart function, muscle control | Irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps | Monitor closely if on other medications || Magnesium | Muscle and nerve function | Fatigue, muscle twitches | Often depleted during weight loss || Calcium | Bone health, muscle function | Numbness, tingling | May need supplementation with vitamin D | Many patients dont realize that drinking excessive water without replenishing electrolytes can actually worsen lightheadedness symptoms, explains Dr
Additionally, we discuss other benefits and risks of these medications, and how to personalize care to individuals on these medications
Although dietary changes are likely to have the greatest effect, increasing GLP-1 levels through supplementation might offer another avenue for adding to your bodys own natural GLP-1 production
GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that plays an important role in regulating hunger and satiety
That said, some GLP-1 injectables are once a week, which some may find more convenient than having to remember to take a pill each day
