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And while they can temporarily reduce inflammation, they also come with downsides: Cartilage degradation over time Reduced joint stability Diminishing returns with repeat use BPC-157 doesnt work the same way
At Solas, we don't treat GLP-1 as forever-or-nothing: most patients reach their goal weight, then transition to a maintenance dose (often a lower dose, longer interval), or taper while building habits, lab markers, and supportive protocols (peptide therapy, lifestyle support) that hold the result
Scalp : A different timeline entirely, covered in the hair section below
The tradeoff is routine
Most patients notice meaningful change after two months, which corresponds to approximately two full treatment cycles