Most importantly, the limited amount of albumin leading to competition between icodec and semaglutide for albumin binding sites is only a local phenomenon occurring at the injection area
Foods to minimize on injection day and the day after: Eggs (especially hard-boiled or fried) Garlic and onions in any cooked or raw form Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage Red meat, particularly processed deli meats high in sulfur-containing preservatives High-protein whey shakes (whey is rich in cysteine and methionine, both sulfur amino acids) Alcohol, particularly beer and wine fermented with sulfite preservatives Eating smaller meals helps independently of food choice
[1] [2] In clinical trials (SUSTAIN-6), semaglutide demonstrated cardiovascular benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk, though its licensed indication in the UK remains specifically for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
If the peptide is bioactive, it has a biological effect on the body beyond being used as a source of energy
The perfect storm: obesity, adipocyte dysfunction, and metabolic consequences
Weight loss was found to be a valuable side-effect
