GLP-1 Medication Nutrition Support

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly prescribed for diabetes and weight management. These medications work by increasing GLP-1, a hormone associated with reducing appetite and slowing digestion.

While this can affect weight and hunger, it can also significantly impact eating patterns and nutritional intake.

For individuals with a history of dieting, disordered eating, or eating disorders, appetite suppression can sometimes make it difficult to maintain adequate nutrition or a balanced relationship with food.

As a nutritional therapist specialising in eating disorder recovery, I provide nutritional support for individuals using GLP-1 medications to help protect both physical and psychological health.

Challenges That Can Occur With GLP-1 Medications

Some individuals may experience:

• Very low appetite and difficulty eating enough

• Reduced protein intake and muscle loss

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Fatigue and low energy

• Disrupted hunger and fullness signals

• Increased focus on weight or restrictive eating patterns

How I Support Clients Using GLP-1 Medications

In our sessions we may focus on:

• Ensuring adequate calorie and nutrient intake

• Protecting muscle mass with sufficient protein intake

• Building structured eating patterns despite reduced appetite

• Supporting digestion and managing side effects

• Addressing the psychological relationship with food and body image

• Creating sustainable habits for long-term health

Medication alone cannot repair the relationship with food. Nutrition support helps ensure your body continues to receive the nourishment it needs.