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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 19 MIN

Episode 14: What is “Microdosing” a GLP‑1? (And Why Experts Disagree)

from Peptides for Women · host Jennifer Woodward

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I break down the confusing world of microdosing GLP-1s: those buzzy weight-loss and appetite-regulating peptides everyone’s whispering about. From 0.25 mg to 2.5 mg and everything in between, we’ll cover what the research says (and doesn’t), what experts are saying, why doses vary so wildly, and how to find your sweet spot. I also share my own experience using 2.5 mg of tirzepatide and what I see in my midlife clients using GLP-1s alongside protein, sunlight, minerals, and muscle-building routines.What You’ll Learn:What GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide actually doWhat “microdosing” means and why no one agrees on a definitionExpert perspectives on 0.25 mg vs. 2.5 mg dosesThe real risks of underdosing, overdosing, or skipping the foundationsWhat the current research says about low-dose efficacyHow I use GLP-1s with my clients and in my own lifeThe importance of pairing GLP-1s with foundational habits to protect metabolism and muscle mass📚 Research:N Engl J Med (2021) — Semaglutide and Weight Loss TrialDiabetes Care (2023) — Editorial on MicrodosingVeryWell Health — Microdosing Ozempic OverviewMedscape (2024) — Patient-led Microdosing TrendsLinks & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I break down the confusing world of microdosing GLP-1s: those buzzy weight-loss and appetite-regulating peptides everyone’s whispering about. From 0.25 mg to 2.5 mg and everything in between, we’ll cover what the research says (and doesn’t), what experts are saying, why doses vary so wildly, and how to find your sweet spot. I also share my own experience using 2.5 mg of tirzepatide and what I see in my midlife clients using GLP-1s alongside protein, sunlight, minerals, and muscle-building routines.What You’ll Learn:What GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide actually doWhat “microdosing” means and why no one agrees on a definitionExpert perspectives on 0.25 mg vs. 2.5 mg dosesThe real risks of underdosing, overdosing, or skipping the foundationsWhat the current research says about low-dose efficacyHow I use GLP-1s with my clients and in my own lifeThe importance of pairing GLP-1s with foundational habits to protect metabolism and muscle mass📚 Research:N Engl J Med (2021) — Semaglutide and Weight Loss TrialDiabetes Care (2023) — Editorial on MicrodosingVeryWell Health — Microdosing Ozempic OverviewMedscape (2024) — Patient-led Microdosing TrendsLinks & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

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