Supporting nutrition and microbiome balance with targeted supplements may help the body adapt to metabolic and hormonal changes during weight loss. Lama Dalloul, clinical dietitian at Bioniq, also shares that thoughtful supplementation can help maintain overall nutritional balance, support muscle health when protein intake is low, aid energy metabolism and cognitive function, and promote gut health and digestion, especially if gastrointestinal side effects occur
Starting one at a time (2-3 weeks apart) gives you clean data on what each compound contributes
The slow ladder lets the gut adapt, which is why side effects are dose-dependent and mostly early
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