Nutrition Tips for Patients Starting GLP-1 Therapy GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide are changing the way we approach obesity
The STEP 1 trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , demonstrated that participants receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly lost an average of 14.9 percent of their body weight over 68 weeks, compared to 2.4 percent with placebo (Wilding et al., 2021)
These benefits translate into real changes in how the body processes pain and inflammation, making daily energy feel steadier and less unpredictable
Nonetheless, the administration of metformin hampers the functionality of the electron transport chain within mitochondrial respiratory complexes, resulting in diminished adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis
Dose: 200 to 500 mcg/day, 4 to 8 weeks
Eat Sulfur-Rich Foods: Onions, garlic, and cruciferous vegetables (like kale and cauliflower) provide the sulfur your body needs to naturally produce its own glutathione