Foods to Avoid or Limit While on a GLP-1 Some foods can worsen side effects or stall results: Greasy or fried foods Common nausea triggers Sugary snacks, sodas, and alcohol Can spike blood sugar + cause GI distress Highly processed foods Low in nutrients, high in salt and inflammation What About Fluids
This pattern aligns with decades of diabetes research demonstrating that while rapid glycemic improvement carries short-term risks for retinopathy progression, sustained long-term glucose control reduces the incidence and severity of diabetic eye disease
Glutathione is often used as part of a broader metabolic or longevity-focused regimen
Similarly, if early dosing causes amplified side effects, you might report that a dose is poorly tolerated when it would have been perfectly fine on a proper 7-day schedule
Why is it thought that higher doses are associated with improved clinical response
Basic conversions: 1mg = 1,000mcg 1ml = 100 units Weight (kg) = Weight (lbs) 2.20462 Core formulas: Concentration = Total mcg ml of water Injection volume (ml) = Dose (mcg) Concentration (mcg/ml) Injection volume (units) = Injection volume (ml) 100 Doses per vial = Total mcg Dose per injection (mcg) Standard concentrations (5mg vial): With 1ml water: 5,000mcg/ml With 2ml water: 2,500mcg/ml With 3ml water: 1,667mcg/ml The bottom line Peptide dosing math is straightforward once you understand the units
