New Series - Common Patient Questions - #1 - Should I take any supplements?

We're starting a new series on the blog: Common Patient Questions. When we hear the same question 5 to 10 times at the clinic, that's our signal that a lot more people are wondering it too — so let's get the answer out to everyone.

Question #1: "Now that I'm on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, should I be taking any supplements?"

Great question — and we put it to Dr. Vichich for his clinical take.

His answer, boiled down: it depends on what you're eating, but most GLP-1 patients benefit from attention to a few specific areas — because when your food intake drops, your nutrient intake drops with it.

The ones that come up most:

Protein. Not technically a supplement question, but the most common gap. If you're not hitting 100g a day from food — and many patients can't early on — a protein shake or powder counts. That's supplement number one for most people.

B12 and B vitamins. Energy, nerve function, and (per recent research) long-term brain health. This is exactly why we offer BioBoost at the clinic — efficient B-vitamin support when intake is low.

A basic multivitamin. Reasonable insurance for most patients eating significantly less than before.

What he's NOT a fan of: expensive proprietary "weight loss boosters" with proprietary blends and big promises. If a supplement claims to do what your medication does, be skeptical.

The real answer, like always, is individual — your eating pattern, your program, your body. Ask us at your next visit and we'll look at YOUR situation.

-Daryl

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