Wegovy has special storage requirements so storing Wegovy injection pens properly ensures they are safe for use until their expiration date
Current research supports the following daily protein targets for semaglutide users: Minimum target: 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day Optimal target: 1.4 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day Active/resistance training target: 1.6 to 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight per day A joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recommends prioritizing protein as one of the top nutritional considerations during GLP-1 therapy
Drinking a cup of peppermint tea 15 to 30 minutes after meals is one of the most commonly recommended natural remedies for digestive gas, and it is gentle enough to use daily without concern
Injectables (Ozempic, Wegovy) might require a 1-week hold in specific higher risk patients
Working with your healthcare provider, you can find the lowest effective maintenance dose that keeps you at your target weight and health metrics
A 20 mg retatrutide vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water makes 10 mg/mL, where 9 mg draws 90 units and 10 mg draws 100 units