These include regions in the hypothalamus, brainstem, and mesolimbic reward pathways, which collectively regulate eating behavior such as food intake, satiation, and satiety
Constipation , nausea, burping , and appetite suppression are dose-dependent effects that require higher receptor occupancy than microdoses provide
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Additional testing if symptomatic: Iron studies if fatigued, magnesium if experiencing cramps, and amylase/lipase if experiencing persistent abdominal pain (to rule out pancreatitis, a rare but serious side effect)
The glucagon component aids the body in burning stored energy, primarily from fat, rather than retaining it
First-time users should always begin here, starting at 100200 mcg per injection and titrating upward based on tolerance