Appetite Suppression on Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy: Nutrient Deficiency Risks & How to Support Yourself - Arbor Vitamins

Appetite Suppression on Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy: Nutrient Deficiency Risks & How to Support Yourself

Appetite Suppression on Ozempic or Mounjaro: Nutrient Deficiency Risks & How to Support Yourself

GLP‑1 medications such as Ozempic® (semaglutide), Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) or Wegovy® reduce appetite significantly. While this supports weight loss and glycaemic control, it also often leads to reduced intake of key vitamins and minerals—especially from nutrient-dense meals.

Here’s how suppressed appetite can compromise your nutritional health—and what to look for in a supplement if you’re on these treatments.

🍽️ Why Appetite Loss Can Lead to Nutrient Deficiency

1. Fewer meals = fewer nutrients

  • Appetite suppression means smaller or skipped meals, which diminishes intake of iron, B vitamins, calcium, healthy fats, protein, magnesium and more.

2. Reduced dietary variety

  • When meals shrink, people often simplify their diet—fewer vegetables, legumes, fruit, proteins—resulting in lower micronutrient diversity.

3. Compounded deficiencies over time

  • Even mild shortfalls, over weeks or months, can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, anaemia, hair thinning, poor sleep and low mood.

🔍 Nutrients at Risk Due to Suppressed Appetite

Nutrient Why It's Important Risk When Appetite Suppressed
Iron Red blood cell formation, energy levels Reduced intake from lean meats/veg
B‑Complex (B1–B6, B12, Folate) Energy metabolism, cognitive function, mood Inadequate intake from cereals, protein
Biotin Hair, skin, nail health Often missing if diet is limited
Magnesium Muscle, nerve, sleep and mood regulation Less intake and absorption progress
Fat‑soluble vitamins (D, E, A, K) Immunity, bone health, antioxidant function Needs dietary fat to absorb; may be lacking
Zinc, Selenium Thyroid, immunity, antioxidant defence Low intake from diet can suppress levels

🌿 How TRINITY Supports Nutrient Needs When Appetite Drops

TRINITY by Arbor Vitamins is a three-phase multivitamin system designed to offset nutrient loss when appetite is reduced. Here’s how each formula step helps:

☀️ Morning Formula

  • Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate) + Vitamin C for iron absorption and energy

  • Full B‑complex and folate (L‑5‑Methyl‑THF) for energy metabolism, cognition and mood

  • Biotin to support hair, skin and nail health

🌞 Day Formula

  • Vitamin B6 (P5P) & Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) to maintain energy and neurofunction throughout the day

  • Vitamin D3 + K2, calcium citrate-malate and zeaxanthin/lutein for bone, immunity, eye and antioxidant support

🌙 Night Formula

  • Magnesium Bisglycinate and Zinc Bisglycinate for muscle recovery, hormone balance and sleep support

  • Selenium, Vitamin E, beta‑carotene for cellular protection and overnight restoration

TRINITY’s time-optimised system ensures nutrients are delivered with the right co-factors and away from competitors like calcium and iron.

✅ How TRINITY Helps Mitigate Appetite-Related Deficiencies

  1. Delivers key nutrients even when food intake is low

  2. Uses bioavailable forms for better absorption (chelated minerals, methylated B‑vitamins, active Vitamin D3 & K2)

  3. Keeps iron separate from calcium to avoid absorption interference

  4. Supports hair, skin, immune, energy and sleep—areas most vulnerable during calorie restriction

✅ Final Takeaways

  • Appetite suppression on Ozempic or Mounjaro can unintentionally reduce intake of essential nutrients

  • Over time, this can lead to fatigue, anaemia, immune weakness and hair thinning

  • TRINITY is designed to fill nutrient gaps with clean, well‑absorbed, timed delivery — compensating for reduced dietary intake

🔗 Support Your Nutritional Health

👉 Explore TRINITY – Nutrient Support for Appetite Suppression on GLP-1s

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