If you are experiencing nausea during fasted workouts and you take semaglutide, there are several ways to mitigate this discomfort:
1. **Consider the need for fasted training**: The most important aspect of a workout is the adaptation it causes. If nausea is interfering with your training, try consuming something before your workout to see if it helps.
2. **Use buffering agents**: Buffering agents like Alka Seltzer Gold can help improve performance and reduce nausea. Think of buffering agents as a way to balance the pH levels in your body, similar to how antacids work to neutralize stomach acid.
3. **Adjust your workout**: If you start your workout with strength training after a warm-up, you can deplete your liver glycogen within 20 minutes. Afterward, you can hop on a treadmill and achieve many of the benefits of a fasted workout. This way, you can still experience the benefits of fasted training without the discomfort of intense cardio exercises.
4. **Consider supplements**: Essential amino acids taken before and during training can help reduce nausea. I personally add in a high molecular weight carbohydrate during training to help with hydration, supply glucose and not take blood from the muscles to the stomach to support digestion. Just 10 grams of Vitargo is generally adequate for me unless it is a larger muscle group (legs/back) and then I may use up to 30 grams.
5. **Stay hydrated**: Proper hydration is essential for optimal performance and can help reduce nausea. Think of water as a way to soothe your digestive system, similar to how drinking water can help alleviate a dry throat. Hydrating with iCell water before your workout can ensure adequate hydration and optimal performance.
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