Vitamin D and vitamin B12 are particularly important to monitor during Zepbound therapy, as many adults have suboptimal levels even before starting treatment
Who is at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency
A vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia, a condition characterized by a low number of red blood cells that are larger than normal ( Megaloblastic anemia can cause a variety of symptoms and side effects, including ( shortness of breath headache heart palpitations fatigue poor balance memory loss That said, being low in vitamin B12 doesnt always lead to megaloblastic anemia, and many people may only experience mild symptoms like fatigue ( Furthermore, while a deficiency in vitamin B12 may not cause weight gain, it can decrease energy levels and contribute to fatigue, making it harder to stay active and manage your weight
This method is often used for patients who need injections often or have less muscle mass
Studies suggest that AOD9604 does not bind the growth hormone receptor and does not activate the JAK2/STAT5 pathway, which accounts for the absence of growth-promoting or IGF-1-elevating effects observed in animal studies