GLP-1 Side Effects

First, it was “Ozempic face”—that gaunt, hollowed look some people noticed after rapid weight loss on semaglutide. Then came the neck,...

It turns out, sleep apnea is one of the many benefits science is exploring for GLP-1 agonists. While Zepbound got the first nod for OSA, there's a world of sleep standing between you and taking GLP-1s.

File it under "you know someone is true friend when," category, but when the infamous sulphur burps of a GLP-1 diet hit me, I had to know...

Losing a lot of weight — whether through lifestyle changes, medication like GLP-1s, or surgery — often brings an unexpected side effect:...

If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, chances are your stomach has some thoughts about it. Maybe it’s the sudden nausea, the infamous "sulfur burps," or that weirdly full feeling after just a few bites. As more people turn to these meds for weight loss or blood sugar control, a new question is popping up: can probiotics or digestive enzymes help with the GLP-1 side effects?

Before I started taking Zepbound in January 2025, I did weeks of research to find out what it would take to seize this moment and reshape my poor relationship with food. As a newly 50 year old woman in the throws of perimenopause, I had no time to lose. Here’s a breakdown of the most important vitamins and minerals to keep on your radar, especially if you’re trying to minimize GLP-1 side effects and get the most from your journey.

GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are transforming lives when it comes to weight loss and blood sugar control. But alongside the benefits come a whole range of side effects that deserve more than a bullet list on a pharmacy handout.