At Optimal Health Medical, peptide questions are evaluated in the context of the patients health history, current medications, goals, evidence, alternative treatments, and need for follow-up
Older adults are at a higher risk for B12 deficiency for a number of reasons: Digestive issues that interfere with absorption Reduced food intake Dental issues that discourage meat consumption Disturbances to the gut biome Excess alcohol consumption Reduced stomach acid production that lowers absorption Reduced consumption and absorption of B12 can lead to neurological disorders, cognitive impairment and a number of other issues that accelerate aging and reduce overall quality of life
However, combination studies are limited and no established guidelines exist for combining these peptides
Because your liver works so hard to keep your body healthy, you could experience an array of symptoms if you are dealing with liver disease or damage
Semaglutide is another peptide medication, used to manage blood sugar (Ozempic) and weight (Wegovy)