A 2019 safety review examined 87 human studies on natural astaxanthin including 35 using doses of 12mg per day or higher and found no significant safety concerns or consistent adverse effects.11 Across those trials, approved or studied doses commonly ranged between 2mg and 24mg per day, and higher short-term doses (up to 40mg per day for several weeks) have also shown good tolerability in adults, with no serious events reported
Potential downsides include mild side effects such as headaches, injection site irritation, or temporary appetite changes
If you suspect that you or someone you know has overdosed on Ozempic, seek medical attention immediately
Discussion This literature review evaluated the safety profiles of semaglutide and tirzepatide among Southeast Asian and Black populations, focusing on their efficacy in managing T2DM and obesity
If you reached 2.4 mg only recently, give it at least 12 weeks before deciding the medication is insufficient