By now, you’ve likely heard the buzz around peptide therapy. It’s been praised for its many health benefits, but some confusion surrounds it. Clinical studies have shown peptides can help reduce inflammation, increase lean muscle mass, lower body fat, improve sex drive, and improve overall wellness. Peptide therapy can also decrease joint and muscle pain […]
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Stopping Semaglutide for Weight Loss? Tips to Maintain Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a challenging journey, especially for people who have relied on medications like semaglutide to help with their weight loss efforts. While medications like semaglutide can be effective tools for achieving initial weight loss goals, discontinuing them may raise concerns about how to keep the weight off long-term.Ā In this podcast, weāll […]
How Peptides Are Made: The Process of Peptide Synthesis
Do you ever wonder how syntheticĀ peptides are made? The process of making peptides, commonly known as peptide synthesis, is a sophisticated chemical process that allows scientists to create specific sequences of amino acids. In this podcast, we will explore the fascinating world of peptide synthesis, shedding light on the methods and techniques used to produce […]
Semaglutide and Gastroparesis: What We Know
Semaglutdie-containing medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) have recently made headlines after some reports of gastroparesis. And experts don’t know for sure if this side effect is linked to semaglutide itself.Ā Keep in mind that several other medications and health conditions can cause gastroparesis. There were no reports of gastroparesis in a 2-year clinical study of […]
How to Manage Constipation Caused by Semaglutide
Last week, we discussed the potential forĀ semaglutideĀ to cause diarrhea and ways to help get relief. Today, I want to talk about how semaglutide can cause constipation and everything you should know to manage your semaglutide-related constipation.Ā Why does semaglutide cause constipation? Constipation can happen with semaglutide, but it tends to be less common than diarrhea. […]
How to Manage Diarrhea Caused by Semaglutide
We’ve talked aboutĀ semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) on several podcasts before. But to refresh your memory, semaglutide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It can help manage blood sugar and lose weight. It can also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke if you have heart disease.Ā But, like many medications, […]