You want to work with your clinician to really find that balance of an effective dose with minimal side effects. Two clues youve potentially gone too high: You have pretty severe side effects, or you forget to eat
In addition to several hydrophobic interactions, the polar amino acid side chains (Ser8, Ser11, Glu3, and Glu15) form hydrogen bonds with specific amino acids in the receptor
Furthermore, -MSH analogs like Melanotan 1 appear to downregulate the mRNA expressions of liver transforming growth factor 1 (TGF-1), collagen 1, and various cell adhesion molecules, which are posited to be key players in the progression of fibrosis
If you have documentation of prior GLP-1 use, your Maximus provider will help determine the most appropriate dose for your treatment plan
For example, if you lose between three and four pounds over a 2-week period, your clinician might suggest staying at your current dose