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Reporting & explainers
Original articles on GLP-1 medications and intermittent fasting — written in plain language, sourced to high-level evidence.
- Nutrition
GLP-1 Nutrition: What Should You Eat?
Learn GLP-1 nutrition strategies to protect muscle, manage side effects, and support long-term weight health. Not medical advice—consult your care team.
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Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know
Learn how intermittent fasting works, who it may help, and what the latest research says. Not medical advice—always consult your doctor.
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GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know
Curious about GLP-1 medications? This consumer guide covers how they work, who they help, risks, and what the latest research says.
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GLP-1 Nutrition: What Should You Eat?
Discover GLP-1 nutrition strategies to preserve muscle, manage side effects, and support long-term weight health. Not medical advice—consult your provider.
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16:8 Intermittent Fasting on Tirzepatide (Mounjaro or Zepbound): How to Start
A gentle, step-by-step way to build up to a 16:8 eating window on tirzepatide — and the safety check that comes before any of it.
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Can You Fast While Taking Ozempic? What to Know First
Intermittent fasting is compatible with semaglutide for many people — but one medication combination changes the safety math. Here's how to tell if it applies to you.
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GLP-1s and Low Blood Sugar While Fasting: Who's Actually at Risk
GLP-1 medications rarely cause hypoglycemia on their own. Combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea — and a fasting window — the risk becomes real. Here's how to tell if it applies to you.
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Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know
Discover how intermittent fasting works, who it may help, and what research says about safety and results. Not medical advice—consult your doctor first.
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Protecting Muscle on a GLP-1: Protein, Strength, and Smart Fasting
Rapid weight loss on a GLP-1 takes some muscle along with the fat. Here's what the research shows and the two habits that protect lean mass.
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Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: How They Compare
A side-by-side look at the two most-prescribed incretin medications — drug class, brand names, approved uses, average weight loss, and how they're dosed.
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Welcome to GLP Fasting
Why we started this site, what we cover, and how we think about evidence in a space full of noise.
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