This often needs to be done in a gradual and intentional way, to avoid a flare in symptoms like bloating and distension
Administration technique Subcutaneous injection using insulin syringes represents the standard administration method for both peptides
Building the Stack: Step by Step Step 1 [1] : Pre-Stack Assessment Before starting the stack, complete the following: Physician consultation (telehealth or in-person) Baseline labs: metabolic panel, HbA1c, lipids, copper/ceruloplasmin (if any copper metabolism concern) Baseline photos: face, abdomen, arms, thighs, and any areas of concern, taken in consistent lighting Health history review: screen for semaglutide contraindications (thyroid cancer history, pancreatitis, MEN 2) and GHK-Cu contraindications (Wilson's disease, copper allergy) Getting started Step 2: Start Semaglutide Begin semaglutide at 0.25 mg once weekly
Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions: Persons taking most antibiotics, methotrexate and pyrimethamine invalidate folic acid and vitamin B12 diagnostic blood assays
While it may not reverse existing plaques, it shows potential as a preventative agent
Schoendorfer N, Sharp N, Seipel T, Schauss AG, Ahuja KDK