Neelima Chu, an endocrinologist with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, breaks down your weight loss options: To start, GLP-1 injections containing semaglutide often known by the generic term Ozempic are FDA-approved medications that directly activate GLP-1 receptors in the body, helping regulate appetite, blood sugar and digestion
She continues to consume 150 grams of protein daily, walks about 15,000 steps most days and strength trains three times per week
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However, if your baseline IGF-1 was below 150ng/mL before starting (indicating low endogenous GH reserve), a 4-week bridge protocol with low-dose ipamorelin (50100mcg nightly) or MK-677 (10mg daily) can smooth the transition and prevent a symptomatic trough during the recovery window
However, real-world use reveals higher reported anxiety incidence in some populations, suggesting trial populations may not fully represent all users or that symptom severity goes underreported in structured settings
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