A 2021 review published in Nutrients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with reduced dietary intake of multiple micronutrients including B12, particularly in patients following calorie-restricted eating patterns, supporting the rationale for monitoring B12 status during treatment even in patients without pre-existing deficiency risk factors
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GLP-1s are gaining popularity in managing glucose levels and weight, but they may also have surprising benefits for skin health
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Among adults with class III obesity (BMI: 40 kg/m2), use of an incretin-based drug was tied to lower odds for undergoing an endoscopic procedure and receiving a laxative prescription than those who did not use a drug, but there were no differences observed for other outcomes