doi:10.1073/pnas.0914399107
It is wise to minimise: Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks, sweetened coffees and juices Refined carbohydrates such as white bread, pastries and many packaged cereals Ultra processed snacks such as chips, lollies and biscuits Very fatty or fried foods that can aggravate nausea and slow digestion further Large heavy meals , especially late at night Excess alcohol , which can affect blood sugar and gut health If you are experiencing reflux, nausea or bloating, your practitioner may also suggest limiting very spicy foods, carbonated drinks and high fat takeaway meals
This would be particularly valuable for chronic conditions requiring steady-state therapeutics, while still allowing dose adjustment in the form of a pill
Dose stability: Side effects are most intense during dose escalation
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