Research & Guides

The peptide library, written by clinicians.

62 long-form articles on peptide therapy — what each compound does at the cellular level, who it's for, what the FDA says about it, and where the gray-market vendors get the story wrong. Every guide is reviewed by a US-licensed physician and updated as evidence evolves.

Articles

Semaglutide Nausea: Why It Happens and How to Relieve It

Nausea is the most common semaglutide side effect. Here's the mechanism, the timing pattern most people miss, what actually helps, and the symptoms that mean you should be seen.

Dr. Richard Dentico, MD · 9 min read

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Hydration and electrolyte support while taking semaglutide

Weight Loss · 7 min read

Semaglutide and Diarrhea: Why It Happens and When to Be Concerned

Diarrhea is a common semaglutide side effect — and the same medication can also cause constipation. Here's why both happen, what helps, and the dehydration signs that mean you should be seen.

Fiber and hydration support while taking semaglutide

Weight Loss · 7 min read

Semaglutide and Constipation: Why It Happens and What Helps

Constipation is one of the most common side effects of semaglutide. Here's the mechanism behind it, what actually helps, and the symptoms that mean you should be seen rather than wait it out.

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Weight Loss · 7 min read

Does Semaglutide Cause Hair Loss? What the Evidence Shows

Does semaglutide cause hair loss? It is not thought to attack hair follicles directly. The shedding some people notice is usually telogen effluvium triggered by rapid weight loss, and it is typically temporary.

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Weight Loss · 7 min read

What Is Microdosing GLP-1? What It Means and Why Physicians Are Cautious

Microdosing GLP-1 means using doses below the standard prescribed schedule, often unsupervised. Here's what the term means, what the evidence shows, and why dose belongs with a physician.

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Weight Loss · 8 min read

How Many Calories Should I Eat on Semaglutide or Another GLP-1?

How many calories should I eat on semaglutide or another GLP-1? Most people don't need to cut further because the medication already reduces intake. The bigger risk is under-eating. A physician's guide.

Understanding how to read a blood test report

Guides · 9 min read

How to Read Blood Test Results: A Physician's Guide to Understanding Your Labs

How to read blood test results: what reference ranges mean, why the H and L flags aren't a diagnosis, and what the common panels actually measure. A physician's guide to understanding your labs.

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