Gallbladder disease may make it harder to digest some foods, particularly fatty foods
Limit excess sodium, added sugar, and saturated (bad) fats, which can lead to heart issues, poor blood sugar control, and worsen gastrointestinal side effects of semaglutide, like bloating and abdominal pain
Men with a history of thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma family history, or severe kidney disease should discuss combination therapy carefully with their provider, as semaglutide carries specific contraindications independent of testosterone
Chewing food into smaller particles also reduces the mechanical work your stomach needs to do, potentially speeding up the emptying process even under GLP-1 influence
Theres a second issue: GLP-1 drugs can trigger the release of enzymes that are associated with pancreatic disorders