Instead, implement a 24 h clear-liquid fast and reserve discontinuation for high-risk procedures when patients are symptomatic or gastric ultrasound reveals solid contents, ideally with a minimum 7-day drug hold under such conditions
Blood donation eligibility while taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide requires careful coordination with both your prescribing provider and blood donation facility
and/or 25 g/ml of commercially purified C4bp (CompTech), when indicated
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Over time, this can lead to: Loss of lean body mass and lower resting metabolic rate Reduced protein intake , making it harder to maintain muscle Micronutrient deficiencies , particularly vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and B-vitamins Lower energy levels and slower recovery from illness or exercise (Mozaffarian, 2025) Gastrointestinal side effects can make the picture even more complex