📋 About Bliv Supplements
Bliv's supplement lineup is curated to complement your treatment protocol — whether you're on a GLP-1 medication, a longevity program, hormone therapy, or simply investing in foundational health. Supplements are not prescription products. They do not require a provider consultation to purchase. Thorne-brand products are manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade quality standards and are third-party tested. If you have questions about which supplements are right for your specific protocol, your Bliv provider or nurse can advise.

Patients on GLP-1 medications eat significantly less food than before treatment. While this is the intended effect, it also means that micronutrient intake from diet can drop substantially. Deliberate supplementation helps ensure you are not becoming deficient in critical nutrients while in a caloric deficit — and supports preservation of lean muscle mass, bone density, and energy throughout your weight loss journey.

Bliv partners with Thorne, a pharmaceutical-grade supplement brand used by professional sports teams and leading health systems. All Thorne products are NSF Certified for Sport, meaning they are independently tested for purity, potency, and absence of banned substances. Where Bliv recommends a specific product in a category, it defaults to the Thorne formulation.

Creatine monohydrate is one of the most extensively researched supplements in sports and longevity science. It supports ATP regeneration in muscle cells, improving strength output, recovery, and — increasingly — cognitive function. On GLP-1 therapy, creatine is particularly valuable for preserving lean muscle mass during rapid weight loss, as the significant caloric deficit combined with reduced protein intake can accelerate muscle catabolism.

HMB is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine that has been shown to reduce muscle protein breakdown, particularly during periods of caloric restriction or inactivity. It is especially useful for GLP-1 patients who are eating substantially less or who are sedentary, helping to preserve lean mass while body fat is lost.

Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. A leucine-enriched EAA formula provides the full spectrum of essential amino acids with an elevated leucine concentration — leucine being the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis. For GLP-1 patients with reduced food intake, EAA supplementation helps maintain the anabolic signaling needed to preserve muscle during weight loss.

BAIBA is a naturally occurring compound released by muscle during exercise that has been identified as an exercise-mimicking signaling molecule. It stimulates fat oxidation, promotes bone formation, and activates thermogenic processes in fat tissue. BAIBA supplementation supports metabolic health and body composition, complementing the fat loss effects of GLP-1 therapy.

Calcium is essential for bone density, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and cardiovascular health. GLP-1 patients eating less food are at risk of inadequate calcium intake, and GLP-1 medications can slow gastric emptying in ways that may affect calcium absorption. Supplementation helps maintain bone health over a treatment course that may span many months.

Vitamin D3 supports calcium absorption, immune function, mood regulation, and muscle function. Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy metabolism, muscle and nerve function, and protein synthesis. Both are commonly deficient in the general population and are particularly important during caloric restriction. They are included together because magnesium supports the activation of vitamin D.

Vitamin K2 works synergistically with vitamin D3 to direct calcium to bones and teeth rather than to soft tissues and arteries. The D3+K2 combination is the preferred formulation when the goal is bone density support and cardiovascular protection alongside vitamin D optimization.

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) support cardiovascular health, reduce systemic inflammation, support joint health, and play a role in mood and cognitive function. On a GLP-1 protocol where overall food intake is reduced — and fatty fish consumption may decrease — omega-3 supplementation helps maintain adequate levels of these essential fatty acids.

Vitamin B12 is essential for neurological function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency is common, particularly in people eating less animal protein, and can present as fatigue, brain fog, and peripheral neuropathy. B12 supplementation is a key foundational support for GLP-1 patients on a reduced diet.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, making up skin, joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. During significant weight loss, collagen support helps maintain skin elasticity and joint integrity. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides, particularly when combined with vitamin C, have been shown to support collagen synthesis and tissue repair.

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and a required cofactor in collagen synthesis. It supports immune function, skin health, and absorption of non-heme iron. It complements collagen supplementation and supports overall antioxidant defense, which is relevant during periods of metabolic change.

Supplements are available through your Bliv patient portal at app.joinbliv.com/login. For guidance on which supplements are most relevant to your specific protocol, book a nurse call: