Smaller, more frequent meals: Because GLP-1 medications slow digestion, large meals can feel uncomfortable and trigger GI upset
Dietary and lifestyle adjustments: Eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions, which can exacerbate delayed gastric emptying Avoid foods and drinks known to trigger reflux, including fatty or spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages Remain upright for at least two to three hours after eating
Allergic reactions (very rare)
, Integrative Peptides, BPC-157, 500
Victoza (liraglutide): A daily GLP-1 with a much shorter half-life of 13 hours, clearing from the system within 2-3 days of stopping
When the liver needs to metabolize alcohol, it may not work fast enough to process sugar