Glycation, the process of bonding a protein with a sugar molecule, has been shown to reduce the allergenicity of TM in several studies: In a study using a mast cell degranulation system and a murine model, glycated TM with smaller saccharides led to significantly lower histamine release, reduced IgE levels, and milder allergic symptoms
Stay tuned for future posts where well break down: How GLP-1 medications affect hunger and the brain Common side effects and how to manage them How to protect your muscle and metabolism while using GLP-1s
Current clinical programs are investigating how microdosing GLP-1s may help treat early metabolic dysfunction (like in perimenopause) and help minimize the common side effects associated with higher doses
First couple weeks on the 2mg dose, my sleep got a bit weird
Low levels of cortisol cause estrogen levels to drop, which is associated with higher levels of progestin, a hormone that inhibits immune functions
Summary Keywords Bayesian network meta-analysis, fertility management, GLP-1 receptor agonists, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, preconception care, reproductive safety, washout period, weight loss Citation Song E, Fang Y, Li X, Fu W, He H, Gao Z, Tian X and Gao B (2026) Balancing metabolic optimization and reproductive safety in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Bayesian-informed framework for GLP-1 receptor agonists