{"id":19347,"date":"2024-09-11T13:03:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=19347"},"modified":"2024-09-12T07:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:18:56","slug":"multivitamins-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/multivitamins-for-weight-loss.html","title":{"rendered":"Multivitamins for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19347\" class=\"elementor elementor-19347\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-962c284 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"962c284\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4b04e8\" data-id=\"b4b04e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d1841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4d1841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The decision to lose weight often revolves around a plan to cut calories and increase energy expenditure through exercise, but it\u2019s important not to overlook the nutritional quality of your diet. Adding a multivitamin can be a helpful tool in ensuring that you\u2019re getting enough of the essential vitamins and minerals to support your wellness goals.<\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\">Which multivitamin is best for weight loss? Well, it depends. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\">Let\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\"> explore why <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW262354755 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\">multivitamins<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\"> are important during weight loss, how to select the best one for your needs, and what to keep in mind if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262354755 BCX0\"> using GLP-1s or weight loss surgery to reach your goals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW262354755 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c6010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31c6010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Nutritional Gaps During Weight Loss <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ae8da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4ae8da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calorie restriction is one of the most common strategies when you set off to pursue a weight loss goal. And while it\u2019s effective, reducing your calorie intake can have unintended consequences, like an increased risk for nutritional gaps.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cutting back on your total calorie intake, or not including enough nutrient-rich foods in your diet (which is common among people living with obesity), may inadvertently limit your intake of certain essential vitamins and minerals. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33792853\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41366-018-0143-9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the most common nutrient gaps that may result during weight loss include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=vitamin+d&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which supports healthy mood regulation, immune function, and bone health\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B vitamins (such as B12 and folate), which are involved in energy production and metabolism\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iron, which is necessary for transporting oxygen throughout your body and preventing tiredness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calcium is needed for healthy bones, teeth, nerves, and muscles\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Magnesium is involved in countless functions involved in your mood, energy levels, sleep, and blood sugar regulation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over time, not getting enough of these nutrients can impact your health and wellness more noticeably. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to ensure you\u2019re getting a wide array of nutrients from the foods in your diet and consider adding a multivitamin with minerals where appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b41375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b41375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How a Multivitamin Can Help <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-142d944 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"142d944\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a53a3e\" data-id=\"0a53a3e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-297d5ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"297d5ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding a multivitamin to your diet can help fill in certain micronutrient gaps that may be present when you reduce the number of calories, and therefore nutrients, you are eating to lose weight. Multivitamins can also provide nutrients that help support energy levels, metabolism, and immune function which may be impacted by a calorie-restricted diet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not to mention, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are simple and convenient to add to your daily routine. Be sure to make them a regular morning or evening habit to reap the most benefits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bcc110 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bcc110\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-96d7625\" data-id=\"96d7625\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e5292d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e5292d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Multivitamin for You <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a85cd9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a85cd9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7edc45\" data-id=\"b7edc45\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30764e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30764e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re considering adding a multivitamin with minerals to your weight loss plan, it\u2019s important to keep certain factors in mind to ensure that the one you choose aligns with your needs and preferences. Below are some of the things we recommend taking into consideration when perusing your options.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Specific Needs\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than choosing any generic multivitamin off the shelf, look for one that has been specifically formulated for your needs. There are plenty of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> designed for different sexes, age groups, diet patterns, and activity levels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if you\u2019re a 55-year-old man with Celiac, you might choose the gluten-free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/multivitamins-for-men\/206322.html#q=postmenopausal%2Bvitamin&amp;lang=default&amp;start=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GNC Mega Men\u00ae 50 Plus Multivitamin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 rather than a multivitamin designed for teenagers or women that don\u2019t meet your needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In general,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> multivitamins for women<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will often contain more iron, calcium, vitamin D, folate, and magnesium than a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">men\u2019s multivitamin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. However, postmenopausal <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">women\u2019s multivitamins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will have less iron but perhaps more calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K to support bone health. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.2217\/WHE.14.40\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multivitamins for men<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> may include nutrients designed to support prostate health like saw palmetto, zinc, selenium, and lycopene. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7600271\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) You may find more antioxidants, like vitamins C and E, in multis designed for older adults.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Nutritional Makeup\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s always a good idea to take a look at the nutritional profile of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you\u2019re comparing to make sure they can provide what you need. When weight loss is your goal, your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">should include nutrients that may be at a higher risk of falling short in your diet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re considering weight loss surgery or have recently undergone a bariatric procedure, your multivitamin should be specifically designed to meet post-operative needs. As weight loss surgery can reduce food intake and alter digestion, a multivitamin should include higher doses of key nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34302218\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Form\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gone are the days when chewable vitamins were only for kids and adults were stuck with flavorless capsules to swallow whole (unless that\u2019s what you prefer!). Today, adults can also choose from fruit-flavored chewable or gummy <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 or you might prefer a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/multivitamins-for-women\/337311.html#q=multivitamin%2Bpowder&amp;lang=default&amp;start=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">multivitamin powder you can mix with water<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and drink. Pick a form that\u2019s most appealing to you and will help you take it consistently.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Quality and Brand Reputation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With all the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multivitamins <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the market, it\u2019s important to seek out ones that prioritize quality, purity, and consumer safety. Look for products that bear a third-party testing certification whenever possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c270a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c270a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Special Multivitamin Considerations When Using GLP-1 Medications <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7be13f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7be13f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fb66ff\" data-id=\"8fb66ff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1c358f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1c358f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many people are opting to use Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications to aid in their weight loss journey, such as semaglutide (Ozempic\u00ae) or liraglutide (Saxenda\u00ae). GLP-1 medications mimic the activity of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone in our bodies by reducing appetite, slowing gastric emptying, and altering nutrient absorption. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36566341\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">6<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While GLP-1s are effective in supporting weight loss, their use may also increase the risk of developing certain nutrient gaps, like the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Therefore, it\u2019s especially important to choose a multivitamin that not only supports your needs during weight loss in general but can help prevent nutritional gaps.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multivitamins <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for people on GLP-1s should use highly bioavailable forms of nutrients to make sure they are adequately absorbed. Plus, because GLP-1s can suppress appetite, an appropriate multivitamin will contain a comprehensive list of vitamins and minerals. This doesn\u2019t mean that more is better or that you should go overboard with supplemental micronutrients, but that choosing a multi that covers your bases and complements your dietary intake is a good idea.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b71047f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b71047f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Weight Loss Multivitamins: Final Thoughts <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bcdb73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bcdb73\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4de0ae4\" data-id=\"4de0ae4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a943e6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a943e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Achieving a healthy weight has many benefits for your physical and mental well-being. For long-term success and sustainability, nutrition has to remain a priority in your weight loss journey. In addition to following a healthy diet pattern, an appropriate multivitamin can help prevent potential nutrition gaps while supporting your energy levels. Consider the points above when choosing the best multivitamin for your specific needs and preferences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out our full collection of multivitamins <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=multivitamin&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24d7e73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24d7e73\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-265148b\" data-id=\"265148b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da5b4bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da5b4bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Karampela I, Sakelliou A, Vallianou N, Christodoulatos GS, Magkos F, Dalamaga M. Vitamin D and Obesity: Current Evidence and Controversies. Curr Obes Rep. 2021;10(2):162-180. doi:10.1007\/s13679-021-00433-1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Astrup, A., &amp; B\u00fcgel, S. (2019). Overfed but undernourished: Recognizing nutritional inadequacies\/deficiencies in patients with overweight or obesity. 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