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GLP-1 medications can suppress appetite and worsen gastrointestinal symptoms, increasing the risk of malnutrition or sarcopenia issues already prevalent in older CKD patients

Here, The Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist Brittany Michels, MS RDN LDN CPT shares how key supplements from our in-store & online assortment can help fortify a GLP-1 weight-loss journey

Never store semaglutide in a freezer, as ice crystal formation can denature the protein structure

Choose a suitable injection site, such as the upper thigh, arm, or abdomen, and clean the area of skin with an alcohol swab

However, relying exclusively on liquid nutrition long-term is not ideal, as chewing solid food helps with satiety signaling and nutrient absorption

Nausea is most often reported by patients, and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and/or constipation have also been documented