Apurinic/Apyrimidinic (AP) sites in the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem of ALS patients are vulnerable to DNA lesions induced by free radicals and intermediates (Kim et al., 2020)
Why Your Macros Matter More on GLP-1 GLP-1 medications work primarily by reducing appetite, which sounds simple, but creates a real nutritional challenge
Many patients taking tirzepatide use other medications that can cause or worsen ED, including: Beta-blockers (especially non-selective agents) and thiazide diuretics Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and antipsychotics 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride) Opioids, spironolactone, clonidine, and cimetidine Other medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency) are common in patients with diabetes and obesity and independently contribute to ED
A study comparing biologic and biosimilar price competition found that even after multiple competitors enter, price declines for biologics can be significantly less pronounced than the typical generic drug market
GLP-1 regulates appetite and blood sugar by slowing gastric emptying so food stays in your stomach longer, signaling your brain to reduce hunger, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing glucagon, which raises blood sugar