Contributor
Elena Vasquez
Senior Staff Researcher
Elena leads background research for the PuraGene Journal. She spends her days digging through peer-reviewed studies, product monographs, and trial data so the rest of the team has something honest to work from. She is not a clinician and does not give medical advice. she reads the studies and writes up what they actually say. Based in Austin.
Articles by Elena
GLP-1
A practical 6-week plan for how to avoid nausea on Ozempic
If you're asking how to avoid nausea on Ozempic, start with a controlled titration and meal strategy. This 6-week protocol uses timing, food pairing, and short-term meds to reduce symptoms.
July 11, 2026 · 13 min read
GLP-1
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide for weight loss, the real trial numbers
If you want the short answer: *tirzepatide* produces larger average percent weight loss than *semaglutide* at the doses tested in major trials. Here are the trial numbers, timelines, side effects, and real-world considerations.
July 9, 2026 · 13 min read