Many patients also report a significant reduction in appetite and feeling full more quickly, which is exactly how GLP-1 medications support your weight loss and blood sugar levels
PlexusDx recommends baseline amylase and lipase testing before therapy and regular monitoring during treatment
If you tolerate a dose easily after 2 weeks, your body may be ready for escalation
Why Impaired Nutrient Status Delays Recovery When nutrient reserves decline: Collagen and connective tissue repair slows Micro-injuries accumulate faster than they can resolve Inflammatory regulation becomes less efficient Muscles fatigue more quickly and recover more slowly Nerve tissue becomes more vulnerable to irritation This helps explain why some patients experience: Recurrent strains or tendon injuries Persistent joint pain despite normal imaging Slower recovery from physical therapy or exercise Pain flares during stress, illness, or poor sleep In these cases, pain is not merely a signal to suppress it reflects compromised repair capacity
Common reactions include nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation, decreased appetite, and mild fatigue or headache