Support your GLP-1 weight loss journey with algae tablets! Protect your mitochondria and address iron, B12, and other nutrient deficiencies on Ozempic.

Most of us have heard of Ozempic® and Wegovy®—medications that are redefining weight and blood sugar management, even the toughest cases. However, proper nutrition is still key for long-term health and weight loss outcomes.

 

What Are GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, and Why Does Nutrition Still Matter?

 

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications slow the exit of food from the stomach into the small intestine [1]. This helps you feel full faster and stay full for longer. 

The drugs also stimulate insulin production and decrease the opposing hormone glucagon to stabilize blood sugar [1]. People also report desirable side effects like reducing food noise and inflammation [2], [3]. 

Unlike other weight loss options, GLP-1 users not only lose 10–20% of their body weight, but they also keep it off for years [4]. However, this powerful result is not without trade-offs. 

By drastically reducing your appetite and digestive power, you risk nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss. GLP-1 can also cause digestive discomfort and malabsorption, so what you eat matters even more.

This is where algae tablets come in—by offering a whole-food, balanced, and nutrient-dense solution to help fill potential gaps. Whether you're on a GLP-1 medication or simply trying to manage weight or appetite through lifestyle changes, spirulina, and chlorella may be the best nutritional insurance in your weight loss journey.

 

Algae Tablets Addresses Common Nutrient Deficiencies on GLP-1 Medications

 

Reduced meal size and frequency associated with GLP-1 therapy may contribute to an increased risk of nutrient deficiencies, especially given the low nutrient density of the typical American diet.

Many people introduce multivitamins to prevent deficiencies. Interestingly, various large-scale, long-term studies have failed to link multivitamin use to better health or lower health risks [5]. This may be because the body doesn’t absorb synthetic vitamins effectively. The lack of association between multivitamin use and reduced health risk have led researchers to question whether multivitamins are beneficial. 

In contrast, spirulina and chlorella, like fruits and vegetables, are backed by decades of clinical trials and meta-analyses for improving all kinds of improved health outcomes [6], [7]. 

So, if you can’t stomach five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, whole-food options like algae tablets are superior to multivitamins at fulfilling your nutrition gaps. They’re more compact and convenient, making them ideal alongside GLP-1 medications. Let’s break down why:

Protein Content

Fast weight loss from extreme caloric deficits will inevitably lead to muscle loss, which can worsen due to insufficient protein intake. Clinical trials found that 11–50% of the lost weight comes from lean mass, including muscles [8]. 

Retaining muscle is key for sustainable weight loss and long-term health since it’s more metabolically active than fat tissue. Preserving your lean mass keeps your metabolism active and helps with weight maintenance.

Spirulina is one of the densest plant-based sources of protein [9]. It is a complete protein with all the essential amino acids needed to promote lean mass. Gram for gram, it rivals animal-based protein sources and is more usable by your body than most other plant sources [9]. 

A 30-tablet serving of ENERGYbits® provides 5 grams of amino acids, which is equivalent to 50 grams of meat, all in only 30 calories. It can be a great tool to help you hit your protein target of approx 1–1.5 grams per kg (or 0.45–0.68 grams per pound) of body weight every day. 

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is crucial for metabolism and energy production. Although vegans and vegetarians commonly experience vitamin B12 deficiency, anyone following a low-calorie diet can also have low B12 levels. Not only that, but GLP-1 significantly reduces your food intake and stomach acid, which can cause a vitamin B12 deficiency [10]. 

Spirulina, like in ENERGYbits®, delivers 16 mcg, whereas chlorella in RECOVERYbits® provides 23 mcg per 30-tablet serving. These algae tablets provide active forms of vitamin B12, such as methylcobalamin [11]. For adults who require 2.4 mcg/day, algae tablets prevent low levels when decreasing food intake [12].

Iron

Another key nutrient for energy is iron. Similar to vitamin B12, intakes tend to be lower in those following plant-based diets, low-calorie diets, or in those who menstruate. Low stomach acid and digestive enzymes can worsen iron deficiency. As a result, you may be tired, short of breath, and dizzy—which are overlapping symptoms with GLP-1 medication side effects.

Chlorella, like in RECOVERYbits®, is a rich, plant-based source of non-heme iron (providing 15 mg/serving) and contains vitamin C to support absorption. The chlorophyll in algae tablets also supports healthy blood cell formation [13]. 

This natural combo is less likely to cause digestive upset than iron supplements—a bonus for anyone already experiencing GLP-1-related digestive discomfort.

Calcium

GLP-1 medications are linked to lower calcium levels, especially during the first few months [14]. Calcium is a key mineral in bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Low levels can impact everything from bone density to your heartbeat [15]. 

Some studies also find that long-term use of GLP-1 medications can impact bone metabolism, potentially reducing bone mineral density [16].

Both spirulina and chlorella, found in VITALITYbits®, can help fill the nutrition gap, supporting long-term bone health. Providing 20 mg of calcium in balance with other bone nutrients per serving, it can be a great add-on to low-calorie diets. 

Magnesium

Even outside of using weight loss medications, 46% of Americans fail to consume enough magnesium each year [17]. It’s a vital mineral with roles in over 300 biochemical reactions, many of which are involved in metabolism. 

Semaglutide (Ozempic) in particular has been linked to low magnesium [18]. Algae tablets can help—providing up to 28 mg of bioavailable magnesium per serving without phytates or oxalates.

 

Spirulina and Chlorella Support Weight Loss Beyond GLP-1

 

Aside from providing powerful nutrients, algae tablets also contain compounds that support mitochondrial health, metabolism, and even your body’s own production of GLP-1.

Increase Mitochondrial Function and Maintains Energy Levels

Obesity, like most lifestyle-related diseases, is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. Your cells don’t produce energy efficiently, resulting in fatigue and low motivation to exercise, along with elevated health risks and hampered metabolism.

As rich sources of antioxidants, the algae tablets protect your mitochondria and restore mitochondrial function [19]. Chloroplasts, the green organelles of these algae, which resemble mitochondria, may enhance mitochondrial energy production [20]. 

By jumpstarting your mitochondria, algae tablets can support fat loss and overall energy, especially when paired with a healthy diet and exercise [21].

Support Metabolic Health

Spirulina, in ENERGYbits®, can be a key support for overall metabolic parameters for blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight management. 

In mice, 12 weeks of supplementing lowered markers of oxidative stress, improved insulin sensitivity, and kept cholesterol levels in a healthy range [22]. It seems to help with metabolic health partly by feeding and increasing the right gut bacteria [23]. 

Reduce Visceral Fat

You don’t usually get to choose where the fat comes off first when you lose weight. Visceral fat—the fat that lies between your organs and expands your midsection—is particularly problematic as it’s linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic conditions [24]. 

In a meta-analysis of five studies, spirulina supplementation reduced waist circumference by 1.4 cm, or just over half an inch [25]. 

It also seemed to reduce body weight by 3.3 lbs (4.4 in those who were obese) and reduce body fat percentage overall. We think this effect is from spirulina’s immune-balancing and metabolic impacts.

Alongside GLP-1 medications, spirulina, like in ENERGYbits®, can give your body the support it needs to get the best results.

Increase GLP-1 Naturally 

GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in your gut. It is released after you eat and signals to your pancreas to release insulin. Typically, this natural GLP-1 breaks down within minutes [26], so it doesn’t have much time to do its job, like lowering appetite and managing blood sugar. 

In one study, spirulina inhibits the enzyme that breaks down GLP-1 [26]. While the impact is nowhere near GLP-1 drugs, spirulina may enhance or complement their effects.

Spirulina also feeds the friendly gut bacteria to produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids, which increase GLP-1 through a receptor in the gut [27].

 

Algae: Your Ultimate GLP-1 Weight Loss Companion

 

Whether you are on a GLP-1 or just working towards a healthier weight, ENERGYbits® is there to support you. With unmatched plant-based and whole-food nutritional profiles, you can ditch synthetic nutrients and opt for nature’s multivitamin. 

High in protein and essential nutrients, algae tablets can support everything from energy production to oxidative stress, preserving not just your energy but metabolic health too.

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