Hed like to reach 170 to 180 lbs and maintain it
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The American Heart Association suggests ~3,400 mg/day for men, ~2,600 mg/day for women
Renal function should be assessed before starting treatment and monitored regularly, particularly during illness or dehydration
Payahoo L, Khajebishak Y, Alivand MR, Soleimanzade H, Alipour S, Barzegari A, et al
By Ron Walker TLDR: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic don't cause photosensitivity, but dehydration and heat intolerance make sun exposure riskier GI side effects (nausea in up to 44% of patients) plus suppressed thirst cues accelerate fluid loss outdoors Sunscreen reapplication every 2 hours is impractical when nauseous and dehydrated A UPF 50+ umbrella provides continuous physical UV protection without reapplication Patients on combo medications (metformin, HCTZ) face compounded photosensitivity risk One in eight American adults now takes a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, according to the KFF Health Tracking Poll
