Cheng, F
And women on GLP-1 medications face a specific nutritional risk profile: reduced iron intake from smaller meal volumes compounding pre-existing deficiency, which is more common in menstruating women to begin with (Urbina et al., 2026, 480,825 adults)
Grosvenor W, Bellis SL, Kass-Simon G, Rhoads DE
Here are signs your GLP-1 calorie target may be too low: Sign: Constant fatigue What it may suggest: Intake may be too low Sign: Dizziness when standing What it may suggest: Food, fluid, or electrolytes may be too low Sign: Weakness during normal tasks What it may suggest: Calories or protein may be too low Sign: Hair shedding after rapid loss What it may suggest: Protein, calories, or nutrient intake may need attention Sign: Losing more than expected each week What it may suggest: Intake may be too aggressive Sign: Constipation worsening What it may suggest: Low food volume, fluid, or fiber may be contributing Sign: You cannot hit protein at all What it may suggest: Your plan may need smaller protein anchors None of these signs automatically mean something dangerous is happening, but they are worth paying attention to
BPC-157 can also be taken orally to heal the gut