However, you should inform your healthcare provider about your surgical history before starting
By starting with a low dose and incrementally increasing it over several weeks or months, your body has time to acclimate, which improves tolerability and helps ensure you can continue treatment effectively towards a maintenance dose
Common culprits include: Cruciferous vegetables : broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale Allium vegetables : onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots Protein sources : eggs (particularly egg yolks) and red meat Dairy products : which may cause symptoms due to lactose content rather than sulphur Legumes : beans, lentils, and chickpeas, which contain fermentable carbohydrates Rather than eliminating these nutritious foods entirely, consider reducing portion sizes or frequency of consumption, particularly during the initial months of GLP-1 treatment when side effects are typically most pronounced
Progressive overloadgradually increasing weight, repetitions, or exercise difficultyprovides the stimulus necessary to preserve and potentially build muscle despite caloric restriction