Foods to Avoid: Spicy foods (hot peppers, chili, curry) Fatty and fried foods (burgers, fries, pizza) Chocolate Coffee and tea Soda and fizzy drinks Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits) Tomatoes and tomato sauce Onions and garlic Mint (even breath mints and gum) Alcohol Foods That Help: Lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish) Green vegetables (broccoli, green beans, leafy greens) Oatmeal and whole grains Bananas, melons, apples, and pears Ginger (great for nausea too!) Healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts) Egg whites Ginger has natural properties that fight inflammation and can help with heartburn and nausea two common problems when starting semaglutide
Sourcing from suppliers providing third-party Certificates of Analysis with HPLC-MS testing and endotoxin data reduces but does not eliminate this risk
An autoimmune condition that destroys the cells that produce intrinsic factor, making oral B12 largely ineffective
Digestive Discomfort: Ozempic is known to produce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, especially during the initial weeks of treatment