This option maintains steady levels of semaglutide in the bloodstream while reducing the dose
Protein shakes are a practical tool, not a lazy shortcut
Weight-based dosing considerations The standard semaglutide protocol uses fixed doses (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg) regardless of body weight
If you are not seeing results at your current dose after six to eight weeks, discuss dose escalation with your provider at your next follow-up
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The key is choosing a time that you can maintain consistently each week