Over time, as your body adjusts to the medication and your diet shifts toward more whole, unprocessed foods, the composition of your microbiome often changes
Excellent sources include: Meat, particularly liver and kidney (organ meats contain the highest concentrations) Fish, especially salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines Shellfish, particularly clams and mussels Eggs, with B12 concentrated in the yolk Dairy products including milk, cheese, and yoghurt Fortified foods such as certain breakfast cereals, plant-based milk alternatives, and nutritional yeast The NHS recommends that adults need approximately 1.5 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily
Beyond weight loss, semaglutide enhances various health markers contributing to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, positioning it as more than just a weight loss medication but a comprehensive approach to healthier long-term outcomes
Anyone embarking on a lifetime of semaglutide or similar medications should understand that their level of long-term risk is unknown