Side Effects Explained

Learn how to ease side effects and stay on track. 

 This one module comprises 18 in-depth lessons designed to help you understand why side effects happen — and how to manage, minimise, and prevent them with simple, proven strategies. You’ll learn what’s happening in your body, why certain reactions occur, and how to support yourself safely through every stage of your GLP-1 journey. This section takes away uncertainty and gives you clear, practical guidance you can use right away.

Understanding and Managing Common Side Effects

• Nausea & Vomiting – Understand why nausea happens during dose changes and how to calm your digestive system with gentle foods. Includes a ready-to-use Nausea Relief Food Plan for days when symptoms appear.

• Constipation & Diarrhoea – Learn how GLP-1 slows digestion and how hydration, balanced fibre, and movement can ease both extremes.

• Bloating & Gas – Discover which foods and habits reduce gut pressure and help you feel lighter and more comfortable.

• Reflux & Indigestion – Simple mealtime changes and food swaps to prevent discomfort and improve digestion naturally.

• Fatigue & Low Energy – Explore the link between nutrition, hydration, and blood-sugar balance to restore steady energy levels.

• Headaches, Dizziness & Light-headedness – Learn how electrolyte balance and glucose levels affect these symptoms — and how to correct them quickly.

• Mood Changes, Anxiety & Low Mood – Understand how gut health and hormone shifts can affect mood, and discover habits that bring calm and stability.

• Hair Thinning – Learn why it can happen with rapid weight loss and how to protect hair through nutrition and targeted supplements.

• Skin Irritation & Injection Site Reactions – Find out how to care for your skin, rotate sites safely, and prevent redness or irritation.

Recognising and Preventing Serious Side Effects

• Pancreatitis, Gout, Bladder & Kidney Issues – Recognise early warning signs, understand risk factors, and support your body through hydration and nutrition.

• Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis) – Know what urgent symptoms to look for and when to seek medical help immediately.

• Severe Hypoglycaemia – Learn how to spot and respond to dangerously low blood sugar.

• Thyroid Tumours (Extremely Rare) – Understand how rare these cases are and the simple awareness steps that keep you informed.

Why This Section Matters

• Understanding why side effects occur removes fear and helps you stay consistent.
• Each strategy has been tried and tested with real clients for real results.
• You’ll know what’s normal, what needs attention, and how to protect your health while continuing your GLP-1 journey confidently