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But there was a problem: the human body breaks down GLP-1 very fast, lasting only minutes in the bloodstream

Weeks 1 through 4: 2 mg once weekly Weeks 5 through 8: 4 mg once weekly Weeks 9 through 12: 8 mg once weekly Weeks 13 and beyond: 8 to 12 mg once weekly (based on response and tolerance) This protocol reaches the therapeutic range in approximately 8 weeks

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Most studies do also report a wide range of negative side effects including nausea and vomiting

So when we eat, the GLP-1 is released

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