Another thing, too, is these drugs, the GLP-1s, have a lot of nausea and gastrointestinal side effects, so some of these, quote, unquote, additives are claiming to help with those effects
These supplements can be particularly helpful among people who are prone to low iron levels, especially if theyre unable to maintain a good iron status through diet alone, including ( pregnant people infants and young children people experiencing heavy periods frequent blood donors people with cancer people with gastrointestinal disorders, such as celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, or Crohns disease those who have undergone gastric surgery people with heart failure those taking iron-depleting medications, such as those used to reduce stomach acid people regularly partaking in heavy exercise those following a vegetarian or vegan diet people with blood disorders, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia people with alcoholism Its important to note that taking iron supplements when theyre unnecessary could harm your health, partially because they typically contain high doses of iron, which can cause digestive issues and reduce the absorption of other nutrients in your gut ( Taking these supplements unnecessarily may also cause cell damage, and in severe cases, result in organ failure, coma, or death
Rodent studies at therapeutic doses report minimal acute toxicity
Effects of iron deprivation or chelation on DNA damage in experimental colitis
In the US, where one in five adults (21%) have tried GLP-1 drugs, spending on grocery, alcohol and apparel has shifted noticeably
In this blog, well explore how these peptides work and why theyre gaining attention as a novel approach to combat depression
