SUPPSTASH · PRACTICAL NUTRITION GUIDE
GOOD NUTRITION. EVEN WITH A SMALLER APPETITE.
Medicines such as prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide can reduce appetite. This hub helps you think about balanced meals, getting enough fluids and preserving strength while following your clinician's treatment plan. It is education, not personal medical advice.
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Four things worth prioritising
Choose protein-containing foods that work for you, such as yoghurt, eggs, beans, tofu, chicken or fish. If your appetite is limited, try smaller portions more regularly. A shake is a convenience option, not a substitute for a varied diet.
Drink fluids regularly through the day. Poor fluid intake, vomiting and diarrhoea can increase dehydration risk. Most people do not need a specialist electrolyte drink every day; ask a pharmacist or clinician if you are unwell.
Include vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and fibre-rich foods when tolerated. Increase fibre gradually, particularly if constipation is an issue, and avoid severely restrictive diets without appropriate professional support.
Physical activity, including suitable resistance exercise, can be useful alongside a balanced diet. Build up gradually and seek advice if you have limitations or concerns. Rapid weight loss can affect lean body mass as well as fat.
SMALL-APPETITE ROUTINES
Easy ways to make meals manageable
- Scrambled eggs and toast
- Greek-style yoghurt with oats
- A small chicken, tofu or bean wrap
- Soup with lentils or another protein source
- Small portions of your usual balanced meals
- Try smaller meals rather than forcing a large portion
- Drink fluids regularly; discuss persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
- Discuss troublesome constipation with a pharmacist or clinician
- Contact your prescriber if you consistently struggle to eat enough
- Do not change medication or doses based on supplement advice
When to seek medical advice: persistent vomiting, being unable to keep fluids down, signs of dehydration, or difficulty maintaining adequate nutrition need prompt clinical advice. Sudden severe or persistent abdominal pain requires urgent assessment. Supplements do not treat these problems.
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Products you may want to compare
These are not prescribed treatments and they are not necessary for everyone using GLP-1 medicines. Consider them only for a genuine dietary or activity need, checking ingredients, allergens and any medicine interactions with your healthcare professional. All products are currently coming soon and unavailable to order.
PER4M Advanced Protein Blend 800g
A convenient protein option when meeting your needs through food is difficult. Not a replacement for balanced meals.
Applied Nutrition High Protein Shake — 8 × 330ml
Convenient pre-portioned shakes for busy days or when smaller amounts are easier to manage. Contains milk.
PER4M Plant Protein 900g
An alternative protein powder format for people avoiding dairy-based protein; check flavour-specific ingredients and allergens.
Applied Nutrition Hydration+ 240g
An optional drink powder for some active routines. Water is suitable for many people; electrolyte drinks are not routinely needed or a treatment for dehydration.
Trained By JP The One-MultiVit 60 Caps
A multivitamin option to discuss with a pharmacist or dietitian when food intake is persistently limited. Not automatically needed; check vitamin K and medication interactions.
Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate 1kg
An optional sports supplement for adults doing repeated high-intensity exercise; it is not a GLP-1-specific requirement. Ask your clinician if you have kidney problems or other medical concerns.
Our approach: food first. Protein powders and drinks may offer convenience; multivitamins may be worth discussing if dietary intake is persistently inadequate. Hydration powders and creatine have specific use cases and are not routine GLP-1 recommendations. None of these products replaces medication, treatment or professional nutritional support.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Helpful answers before choosing a supplement
Do I need protein powder while on weight-management injections?
Not automatically. Focus on eating adequate protein and a varied diet. If appetite is too low to eat regularly, a protein drink may be practical, but ask a registered dietitian or clinician to help assess your individual needs.
Should I take electrolytes every day?
Usually not just because you use GLP-1 medication. Regular fluids are important, and needs vary. If vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration occurs, seek medical or pharmacist advice; a sports hydration powder is not the same as an oral rehydration treatment.
Should I take a multivitamin?
A multivitamin is not routinely required for everyone. NICE advises that a supplement providing standard reference intakes may be considered when micronutrient intake is inadequate. Ask a clinician or pharmacist, especially if taking other medicines or supplements.
Is creatine a GLP-1 supplement?
No. Creatine is a separate sports nutrition product used by some people performing high-intensity or resistance exercise. It does not replace nutrition, strength training or advice from your prescriber and is not an essential part of weight-management treatment.
Can supplements make side effects better?
No supplement on this page should be relied on to treat medicine side effects. Report persistent nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain or inadequate intake to your prescriber. Do not alter your prescribed dose without medical advice.
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