RealFeedApp GLP-1s slow food passage through the intestines
Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide suppress appetite and speed intestinal transit, potentially causing nutrient deficiencies. Patients should adjust their diet to compensate for reduced food volume.
- Field
- nutrition and supplements
- What they did
- Researchers explained that GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic) reduce appetite and slow digestion, leading to decreased food intake and a risk of nutrient deficiencies.
- Why it matters
- This knowledge is useful for people taking these drugs to understand how to compensate for the reduced caloric intake and avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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