GLP-1 Medications & Your Skin: Hidden Vitamin Deficiencies You Need to Know

🎥 GLP-1 Medications & Your Skin: Signs of Vitamin Deficiencies You Shouldn’t Ignore Are you taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro®? These drugs can be incredible tools for weight loss and blood sugar control — but they can also change how your body absorbs and uses nutrients. In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray explains what your skin, hair, and nails might be telling you about vitamin and nutrient deficiencies linked to GLP-1 medications. Learn the early warning signs, how to spot them, and what steps you can take to protect your overall and skin health. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: What your skin, hair, and nails reveal on GLP-1 medications 01:00 – Why this matters: How appetite suppression affects nutrition 02:13 – Vitamin B12 deficiency signs on the skin, nails, and mouth 04:32 – Iron deficiency: brittle nails, hair thinning, and pale skin 05:50 – Folate deficiency and its subtle skin and nail changes 06:45 – Vitamin D deficiency and flare-ups of skin conditions 08:00 – Protein & muscle loss: How to prevent “Ozempic muscle” 09:15 – Fiber and the gut–skin connection 10:15 – Hydration: Why GLP-1 users are at higher risk for dehydration 12:13 – What to ask your provider before or during GLP-1 treatment 13:30 – Key takeaways for protecting your skin, hair, and health 14:30 – Outro & how to stay skin-healthy on GLP-1 medications 💡 Key Takeaways ✅ Nutrient deficiencies are common on GLP-1s — especially B12, iron, folate, and vita