Focus on: Protein-rich foods to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss Iron-containing foods (red meat, leafy greens, fortified cereals) to prevent anaemia, particularly if periods become heavier Calcium and vitamin D for bone health, as oestrogen fluctuations can affect bone density Healthy fats including omega-3 fatty acids, which support hormone production For women using hormonal contraception , the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) advises that semaglutide and liraglutide do not reduce hormonal contraceptive efficacy
This dual action often leads to greater appetite reduction and improved blood sugar control
Indeed, GLP-1RA therapy appears to be well tolerated overall, and proportions of clinical trial participants discontinuing treatment because of adverse events tend to be low (5.49.9%) [10, 37, 39, 43, 46, 47]
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Likewise, GLP-1(936) was without effect in the presence of the GCGR antagonist (GRA) L-168049 (Fig
