Ideal For: Individuals looking to support energy metabolism
This catches early absorption changes After each significant weight milestone (every 10-15 pounds lost): Recheck TSH and free T4 Every 3-4 months during active weight loss phase: Full thyroid panel including TSH, free T4, free T3 After weight stabilization: Return to every 6 months for the first year, then annually if stable This is more frequent than most GLP-1 prescribers recommend for non-thyroid patients
The week-1 separation is the other surprise
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and constipation
These figures came from different trials, with different durations, dose schedules, and patient populations they were never compared head-to-head, so the percentages are not directly subtractable
this conversation should include current GI symptoms, recent lab work, and personal health history to build a safe, evidence-based supplement plan