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[59] The arcuate nucleus and the periventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus have dopamine neurons that form an important projectionthe tuberoinfundibular pathway which goes to the pituitary gland, where it influences the secretion of the hormone prolactin
Researchers also found that the decrease in lean muscle mass was not all from skeletal muscles, but from other body tissues, including the liver
Alternative TB-500 protocols for different goals Daily low-dose protocol For patients who prefer more frequent, lower-volume injections: Dose: 750 mcg 1 mg daily , subcutaneous Duration: 12 weeks continuous, then 4 weeks off Provides steady-state tissue levels without peaks and troughs of twice-weekly dosing Preferred by some patients with needle anxiety (smaller volume per injection) Body-weight-based TB-500 dosing Some practitioners calculate by weight for greater precision: Loading: 3060 mcg/kg per injection , twice weekly Maintenance: 30 mcg/kg once weekly For a 75 kg patient: loading = 2.254.5 mg per injection
This mechanism is what makes the medication effective for weight loss, but it can also trigger mild to moderate nausea, especially in the first two to four weeks
