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Peptide-Supportive Nutrition and Side-Effect Mitigation: Your Guide to Enhancing Peptide Therapy with the Right Diet

Peptide-Supportive Nutrition and Side-Effect Mitigation: Your Guide to Enhancing Peptide Therapy with the Right Diet

Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapies, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have rapidly gained popularity as powerful tools for weight loss and metabolic health. However, as with any treatment, they come with a set of challenges, particularly in terms of managing side effects and supporting...
Dining Out on Peptides: A Social Survival Guide for the ‘Low-Appetite’ Lifestyle

Dining Out on Peptides: A Social Survival Guide for the ‘Low-Appetite’ Lifestyle

Feb 18, 2026 | GLP-1, Peptide Therapy, Weight Loss

Dining out with friends, family, or colleagues can be a challenge when you’re following a peptide-based weight loss protocol or using peptides for hormone optimization. Many peptides, particularly those used in weight loss and hormone therapy, can suppress...
Why You’re Exhausted: Managing ‘Peptide Fatigue’ with B12 and Electrolytes

Why You’re Exhausted: Managing ‘Peptide Fatigue’ with B12 and Electrolytes

Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, GLP-1, Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapies, particularly those like GLP-1 agonists (e.g., Ozempic), have become a popular solution for weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and overall metabolic health. However, despite their benefits, many people undergoing peptide therapy report...
The 2026 Guide to Sarcopenia Prevention: How to Maintain Lean Muscle on GLP-1s

The 2026 Guide to Sarcopenia Prevention: How to Maintain Lean Muscle on GLP-1s

Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, GLP-1, Peptide Therapy

Quick Summary: To prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss) during GLP-1 therapy (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide), patients must prioritize a “Protein-First” diet of 1.2–1.6g/kg of body weight, engage in resistance training at least twice weekly, and consider supportive...
The ‘Fibermaxxing’ Protocol: Solving Peptide-Induced Constipation and Bloating

The ‘Fibermaxxing’ Protocol: Solving Peptide-Induced Constipation and Bloating

Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, Peptide Therapy

As peptide therapies become more widely used for weight management and metabolic health, many users are experiencing a common yet often overlooked side effect: constipation and bloating. This is especially true for individuals using GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and...
Peptide Therapy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Healing and Optimization

Peptide Therapy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Healing and Optimization

Feb 17, 2026 | Articles, Peptide Therapy

If you’ve heard the term peptide therapy and immediately thought, “That sounds either fake, illegal, or reserved for professional athletes,” you’re not alone. Peptides have quietly moved from research labs into clinical medicine, and now into functional and...
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