Instead of continuing full therapeutic doses, the goal of maintenance is to: Keep appetite and cravings stable Support metabolic balance Prevent rapid rebound weight gain Allow your body to adjust gradually Why GLP-1 Maintenance Matters GLP-1 medications work at multiple levels: blood sugar regulation, appetite signaling, digestion speed, insulin release, and even reward-based eating patterns
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Beyond that, the supplements guide for GLP-1 users recommends considering: Electrolytes: Especially during the first few weeks when GI side effects are most prevalent B12: Often combined with GLP-1 agonists in compounded formulations, as semaglutide with B12 and tirzepatide with B12 combinations demonstrate Fiber: To support digestive regularity, which can be disrupted by altered gastric motility Biotin: Particularly if hair thinning occurs, as a preventive measure alongside adequate protein Exercise during retatrutide use Resistance training is more important than cardio during a GLP-1 protocol
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