Functional Medicine Health Resources
Does It Matter Where I Inject My GLP-1? What Current Research and Clinical Experience Suggest
If you're taking a GLP-1 medication such as Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Ozempic®, or following developments with retatrutide (RETA), you may have heard people say:
"Always inject in the stomach."
Others claim:
"Use the thigh if you don't want nausea."
So which is true?
Peptides and Longevity: Why Quality and Medical Oversight Matter
Longevity has become one of the biggest conversations in health today—and for good reason.
Most people do not simply want more years added to life. They want more healthy years. More energy. Better recovery. Stronger cognitive function. Better physical performance. A body that allows them to continue doing the things they love.
As people become increasingly proactive about their health, peptides have gained attention as one potential tool that may help support healthy aging and overall wellness.
But an important question often gets overlooked: