Tirzepatide has a half-life of approximately five days, which means the medication remains active throughout the entire week between injections
This peptide is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and athletes subject to drug testing can face sanctions for using it
We can't stress this enough, though: this clearance time is incredibly important for your broader healthcare
Still, because tirzepatide is a newer medication, scientists do not yet know how much, if any, ends up in human milk or how it might affect an infants growth, digestion, or development
This could be due to aroma, preservatives, plant extracts, or proteins (such as collagen derived from marine or bovine sources)