The catch is that natural GLP-1 disappears quickly, breaking down within minutes
Hormones, metabolism, sleep quality, stress, insulin resistance, thyroid function, medications, and nutrient deficiencies can all play a role in how the body gains, stores, and loses weight
In fact, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that diets higher in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) led to small but significant improvements in blood lipid levels compared to monounsaturated fat (MUFA)-rich diets (Prater et al., 2026)
Post-protocol maintenance After completing an initial protocol, some researchers use lower-frequency maintenance dosing (BPC-157 once daily or every other day, TB-500 once weekly) for an additional 4 to 6 weeks