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Animal studies show it cuts tendon healing time by 3040% at human-equivalent doses, with users reporting reduced soreness and faster injury recovery in 24 weeks at 500 mcg/day
And don't forget to drink plenty of water
Ozempic (multi-dose pen) contains disodium phosphate dihydrate and phenol as a preservative, while Wegovy (single-dose pen) has a different formulation
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