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Smaller portions align with slowed gastric emptying, reducing the discomfort that can occur when eating too much at once
[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 20.Ratliff B.B., Abdulmahdi W., Pawar R., Wolin M.S
We may compare and contrast the two treatments
| Electrolyte | Role in Body | Signs of Deficiency | Supplement Considerations ||-|||-|| Sodium | Fluid balance, nerve function | Lightheadedness, weakness, headache | May need increased intake during GLP-1 therapy || Potassium | Heart function, muscle control | Irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps | Monitor closely if on other medications || Magnesium | Muscle and nerve function | Fatigue, muscle twitches | Often depleted during weight loss || Calcium | Bone health, muscle function | Numbness, tingling | May need supplementation with vitamin D | Many patients dont realize that drinking excessive water without replenishing electrolytes can actually worsen lightheadedness symptoms, explains Dr
Food is one of the strongest triggers