What Does This Mean for Patients Currently Using Compounded GLP-1s
[1] [17] Practical strategies for managing common side effects include: Eat smaller, more frequent meals : Rather than three large meals, consume 46 smaller portions throughout the day to avoid overwhelming your slowed digestive system Choose easily digestible foods : Lean proteins, cooked vegetables, and simple carbohydrates are generally better tolerated than high-fat, fried, or heavily spiced foods Stay well-hydrated : Adequate fluid intake helps prevent constipation and may reduce nausea
Nutrition shifts: Favouring fibre-rich foods, limiting saturated fat load, and maintaining a modest energy deficit (around 500-1,000 kcal/day) can meaningfully reduce lipid-driven insulin resistance over time
if your current dose no longer produces the appetite reduction you experienced initially, you may feel hungrier even though the medication is still working at a physiological level
Clinical trials have shown impressive results
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