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They are evidence-based strategies that optimize the environment in which your medication operates
The emphasis on whole foods, adequate hydration, and strategic meal prep is not a "GLP-1 diet." It is a sustainable eating pattern that supports a healthy body composition at any point in your life
A general weekly progression may look like: Weeks 14: introductory dose Weeks 58: first increase Weeks 912: moderate dose range Weeks 1316: continued gradual increase Weeks 1720: higher therapeutic range Week 21 onward: maintenance dose based on response Some individuals remain at moderate dose levels long-term if results are achieved without needing further increases
Common GLP-1 side effects often include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, reflux, abdominal discomfort, reduced appetite, and fatigue
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