"I planned everything about starting this medication except for the fact that I haven't gone to the bathroom in four days."
- A patient, last week
She had a meal plan. A protein target. A walking goal. What she didn't have was a plan for her gut.
Most GLP-1 routines only train half the system. The half you can see: appetite, the scale, a smaller plate. But the medication is also working on the half you can't see. Your stomach empties slower, your colon pulls more water out of the stool, and within a week or two, things grind to a halt.
The other half of the plan
Hydrate with electrolytes, not just water
Sodium and magnesium pull water back into the stool. Plain water alone is often not enough.
Walk 10 minutes after meals
Gentle movement is one of the strongest, most underused signals to the colon.
Add soluble fiber slowly, with warm fluids
Cold fiber on a slowed-down stomach causes the bloating people then blame on fiber itself.
Use a gentle, non-stimulant herbal support
Stimulant laxatives work by forcing the bowel to contract. They cramp, and the body adapts to them. That is not a long-term plan.
Formulated for GLP-1 patients
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Soft, predictable relief without cramping or dependency. Designed to sit alongside your medication, not fight it.
Plan for the Other Half →
No Cramping
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You shouldn't have to choose between the medication helping you and your gut feeling normal. Plan for both halves.
Dr. Onikepe Adegbola
MD PhD | Casa de Sante
