GLP-1 Medications and Your Oral Health —What You Need to Know
If you are taking a GLP-1 medication (Saxenda, Wegovy or Mounjaro) — you are likely already familiar with the more talked-about side effects like nausea, changes in appetite, and digestive upset. We cover these in some of our earlier blogs. What is less commonly discussed, however, is the impact these medications can have on your oral health.
Your GLP-1 Nutrition Roadmap: Recap & Next Steps
We've covered a lot over the past few weeks — so let's bring it all together. Whether you've been following along from the start or you're just joining us, here's your roadmap for eating well on a GLP-1.
Avoiding Nutrient Gaps While on a GLP-1
We've talked a lot about how we eat less overall on a GLP-1. Now let's focus on what that means for your nutrient intake — and how to make sure those smaller amounts of food still cover your body's needs.
Constipation, Bloating, and Gut Comfort on a GLP-1
Constipation and bloating are some of the other most common side effects people experience on a GLP-1.
Why does this happen?
Protecting Muscle Mass While Losing Weight on a GLP-1
Let's tackle something that doesn't get talked about enough: muscle.
As we lose weight it can be easy (and hopeful) to assume it's all fat. But weight loss — especially more rapid weight loss — can include muscle too. The good news is that with a few intentional choices, you can protect it.
Managing Nausea and Early Fullness on a GLP-1
If you've started a GLP-1 medication and felt queasy or uncomfortably full after just a few bites, you're not alone. Nausea and early fullness are some of the most common side effects — they are more likely to happen in the first few days after starting or with each dose increase.
