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WHILE GLP-1 MEDS have been game changers for weight management, they’ve also introduced some challenges for people looking to lose weight. They reduce appetite and help you feel satisfied sooner, but that can make it more challenging to get all the nutrients your body needs.

One of the nutrients GLP-1 users may get less of is Vitamin B12. On social media , people discussing life on GLP-1s often bring up eating more foods high in B12 or recommending B12 supplements when complaints of side effects like fatigue and headaches come up.

Here’s what you need to know about vitamin B12 and GLP-1s along with how to make sure you’re getting enough.

Why Vitamin B12 Is Important to the Body

VITAMIN B12, ALSO known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin that cannot be produced by the body. It must come from food or supplements, says internist Jennifer Chung, MD .

Vitamin B12 supports several important bodily functions.…