The more practically significant nutritional markers to monitor are vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron studies (ferritin, serum iron, TIBC), and zinc
On the contrary, non-peptidomimetic drugs yield to a non-covalent extracellular cross-talk with residues in the catalytic site of the DPP4 substrate, resulting in a strong and immediate inhibition [4043]
Of note, only four of the articles specifically indicated that the initial 120 weeks of GLP-1 RA treatment was associated with an increase in retained gastric contents, with the highest increase within the first 12 weeks (Ushakumari and Sladen 2024
Earlier treatment can lead to the best possible outcomes
These side effects highlight the importance of having a good GLP-1 diet plan to keep your body healthy