Written by Jordan Caulfield & medically reviewed by Dr, Lilla Csonka: : June 06, 2026 GLP-1 has quickly become one of the most discussed topics in weight management and metabolic health
It is important to appreciate, however, that the increased risk relates to a disorder that is relatively uncommon. NAION is the second-leading cause of optic nerve blindness NAION is relatively rare, occurring up to 10 out of 100,000 people in the general population
Functional medicine practitioners recognise that when Candida shifts into its invasive hyphal form, it can breach the intestinal epithelium and trigger a cascade of systemic symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, skin problems, and hormonal disruption
The dosing typically follows a gradual titration schedule to minimize gastrointestinal adverse effects, which are the most frequently reported side effects in clinical trials and real-world use
The pH gotcha: Bacteriostatic water has a pH near 5.7
Approved doses are: 2.5 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg 10 mg 12.5 mg 15 mg weekly (maximum) Read more: Tirzepatide dosage guide Retatrutide (still in trials): Also follows a weekly injection schedule with gradual increases