You probably already know that GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, but did you know that they are known to suppress thirst too? People on GLP-1 medications can struggle to drink enough water, which just exacerbates side effects like nausea on these medications.
Keeping your body hydrated is critical on GLP-1 medications to keep you feeling your best and avoid side effects. Let’s dive into how to stay hydrated and how electrolytes can help.
Hydration Is The Biggest Hack for Managing Nausea on GLP-1 Medications
If you’ve ever felt nauseous on your GLP-1, you’re not alone! Nausea is the #1 reported side effect of these medications. But if you don’t want nausea to stand in the way of you feeling your best and getting the most out of your medications, prioritizing hydration is essential.
Why? Because dehydration makes nausea and vomiting worse. GLP-1 medications already slow down your digestive system, and dehydration can make this gastric emptying process even slower, leading to worse side effects.
And if you happen to be one of the 5-10% of users struggling with diarrhea or vomiting on your medication, you’ll need to replenish your fluids even more rapidly. Thankfully, prioritizing fluid intake (and supplementing with electrolytes) can help.
How Much Water Do You Need?
For people on a GLP-1 medication, experts recommend drinking 2-3 liters of water per day.
That's the equivalent of about 8 water bottles per day. Yes, it’s a lot! But there are ways you can get creative with your fluid intake. Here’s a list of ideas to help keep your water intake up:
Ways to Increase Hydration
Try Infused Water
Add fresh fruits, herbs, or vegetables like cucumber, mint, berries, lemon, or lime to your water for a burst of flavor.
Invest in a Water Bottle
Buy a stylish and reusable water bottle that you enjoy carrying around.
Set a Schedule
Create a routine where you drink a glass of water at specific times, such as before meals, when you wake up, or before bed.
Herbal Teas
Drink herbal teas without caffeine, which count towards your daily water intake.
Water Reminders
Set alarms or use sticky notes in visible places to remind you to drink water.
Supplement with Electrolytes
Taking an electrolyte supplement can also help you stay hydrated, especially on days when it’s hard to drink enough water.
SoWell Electrolytes Helps Prevent Nausea on GLP-1 Medications
Because hydration is so important for those on GLP-1 medications, our founder Dr. Alexandra Sowa has found with hundreds of her GLP-1 patients that supplementing with electrolytes helps keep side effects to a minimum. SoWell Electrolytes is the only electrolyte product on the market specifically designed for daily use by GLP-1 users. Here’s how it works.
Water Alone Isn’t Enough—Electrolytes Help Maintain the Fluid Balance In Your Cells
In order for your cells to benefit from the water you drink, your body needs the right ratio of electrolytes—including magnesium, sodium, and potassium—to deliver the hydration into your cells
Enhanced with Vitamin B6 for Nausea
Did you know that vitamin B6 has been shown to be an effective therapy for nausea and vomiting, especially when taken consistently?
Since SoWell Electrolytes is specifically designed for GLP-1 users, we enhanced it with vitamin B6 to ward off nausea as much as possible.
Finally, An Electrolyte Powder That Doesn’t Taste Fake!
GLP-1 medications make people more sensitive to sweet tastes—which is why this formulation is mild in flavor and tastes like infused spa water, not artificial flavoring!
Plus, it’s formulated with 0g of sugar to help keep blood sugar balanced, since blood sugar spikes can make side effects on these medications worse.
A Stick Pack a Day Keeps the Nausea at Bay
Hitting hydration goals can be hard, especially for anyone on a GLP-1 medication. But because dehydration can worsen side effects, it’s extra important for anyone on these medications to stay hydrated.
SoWell Electrolytes makes it easy. Mixing one stick pack into your water bottle gives you the ideal ratio of electrolytes to make sure the water you’re drinking makes it into your cells, all while providing the B6 your body needs to feel its nausea-free best.
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