Studies indicate that supplementation with prebiotics such as inulin or -glucan increases the abundance of beneficial bacterial populations, enhances microbial diversity, reduces inflammatory cytokine expression, and facilitates periodontal tissue repair (Colamarino et al., 2023)
Monitoring schedule Healthcare providers who specialize in GLP-1 therapy typically recommend this monitoring cadence: Baseline: Full B12 panel before starting semaglutide 3 months: Repeat serum B12 and MMA 6 months: Full panel reassessment Annually: Once stable, annual monitoring is usually sufficient For high-risk patients (metformin users, vegans, those over 60, post-bariatric surgery), the 3-month check is particularly important
However, this does not mean it is permitted for use by athletes
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