Constant Tiredness on GLP-1's?

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Hi everyone,

I'm 30 and feeling totally drained. It's like I'm running on empty all the time. I wake up feeling like I haven't slept, and I'm dragging myself through the day. By evening, I'm just completely done, even when I have not done very much. I've tried getting more sleep, but it does not seem to help. I even cut out caffeine late in the day. I'm eating better, but I still feel terrible. It's not like I'm under a lot of stress or anything. I was wondering if I'm missing some key nutrients or if maybe my GLP-1 balance is off, which is messing with my hunger, how fast I burn calories, and my energy levels. I've heard people talking about how to naturally help GLP-1 for more stable blood sugar and to avoid those energy crashes.

Has anyone else been waking up every day feeling tired and found help with GLP-1 support supplements or stuff like that, or did you have to make changes to your life?
 
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I totally get that 'running on empty' feeling. I looked into how my body methylates and supports GLP-1 because my energy dips seemed connected. I started taking a supplement that supports GLP-1 from Triquetra Health, and after a couple of weeks, my mornings were easier, and my energy didn't crash so hard. It was a process, but I'm glad I tried it.
 
If you're constantly waking up tired, I would not immediately go for GLP-1 supplements. Being constantly tired at 30 could be sleep apnea, a lack of iron or B12, thyroid problems, low T, or just not sleeping well, even if you're in bed for long enough.

Most “GLP-1 support” supplements are just marketing hype and don’t do much for your energy levels.

Get some basic blood tests and really look at your sleep before you spend any money.
 
When's the last time you had blood work done? At a minimum, ask for a CBC, iron levels, ferritin, B12, folate, and Vitamin D.

Ideally, your ferritin should be around 100 ng/mL, and Vitamin D should be around 80 ng/mL.
 
Make sure you're getting some fruit, veggies, protein, grains, and dairy in your diet. Even if it's just a little bit, make sure you're getting those basics in before anything else. If you're still hungry, eat more protein.
 
Check your blood sugar to make sure you're not having low blood sugar. My bad fatigue was related to hypoglycemia.
I also started getting B12 shots, which seems to be effective. And drink PLENTY of water!
 
Honestly, creatine was the biggest help. Just one scoop daily, and I went from feeling like you do to actually being able to function. But I also really needed my ADHD meds. I wasn't taking them for a while because of insurance, but as soon as I got back on a good non-stimulant, I felt amazing. I had energy and no fatigue. Turns out I was using food as my medicine, and I could not think or do anything without some kind of medication.
 
The biggest mistake folks make when they're constantly tired is ignoring missing nutrients while trying all kinds of complex solutions. Look into Energy Bits for bioavailable protein and also get bloodwork done to rule out deficiencies.
 
I usually feel that way when I work out. It's, of course, really bad if I do not eat anything that day. I can start feeling dizzy and sick, but even if I eat, I start getting tired and kind of dizzy.
 
Heartxx said:
When's the last time you had blood work done? At a minimum, ask for a CBC, iron levels, ferritin, B12, folate, and Vitamin D.
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Second this! So important to rule out the basics before diving into more complex stuff. Deficiencies are super common and can tank your energy big time.
 
RetaReadyy said:
If you're constantly waking up tired, I would not immediately go for GLP-1 supplements. Being constantly tired at 30 could be sleep apnea, a lack of iron or B12, thyroid problems, low T, or just not sleeping well, even if you're in bed for long enough.
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Yeah, that makes sense. I should probably start with the basics before jumping to conclusions. Thanks!
 
Anyone ever try Ipamorelin for sleep? Saw some folks saying high doses messed with their sleep, like 500mcg made them stay up all night with a racing heart.
 
Growth hormone treatments can affect sleep differently for different people. Some research shows it can shorten sleep time and decrease sleep efficiency, while others say it can make sleep better. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing.
 
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