ZnC is studied as a dietary supplement that supports digestive health and gut lining repair
They mimic the GLP-1 hormone that is released in the gut as a response to eating
A common dosage escalation schedule is as follows: Initial dose: 2.5 mg once weekly for the first 4 weeks.11 This starting dose is for treatment initiation and is not considered a therapeutically effective dose for blood sugar or weight management.12 Maintenance doses: After 4 weeks, the dose is increased to 5 mg once weekly.13 The dosage may be further increased in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks based on treatment response and tolerability, up to a maximum dose of 15 mg once weekly.14 The injection sites (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm) should be rotated with each dose.15
Without sufficient NAD+, these enzymes cannot functionwhich explains why the decline in NAD+ with age leads to a cascade of cellular dysfunctions (Katsyuba et al., Nat Metab 2020)
Accurate volume improves consistent dosing during injection preparation tasks
For GLP-1 users who want microbiome support without the gastrointestinal drama, acacia fiber is worth serious consideration