Your prescriber can recommend gut health support strategies specific to GLP-1 therapy
Current UK law generally restricts all injectable products to POM status
A WHO consultation identified the most vulnerable groups as elderly individuals, infants, preschool-aged children, and pregnant or lactating women, due to either increased nutritional demands or impaired absorption capacity ( Addressing the prevention of B12 deficiency and its public health implications requires a comprehensive, life-course approach based on integrated strategies targeting early detection, dietary optimisation, and effective supplementation, in order to mitigate the long-term consequences of inadequate cobalamin status (Organization, 2000)
The fat-soluble vitamins are not absorbed directly into the bloodstream, but rather are absorbed into lacteals in the small intestine via chylomicrons and then transported through the lymphatic system before finally being released into the bloodstream.(8) However, unlike the water-soluble vitamins, an excess of any fat-soluble vitamin doesnt leave the body through fluids (urine, sweat, etc.), but rather is stored in the liver or adipose tissue for later use.(12) Excessive intake of these vitamins can cause toxicity because they are stored anywhere from a few days to several months and levels will accumulate over time
Patience and consistency are key
