AOD-9604 is a synthetic copy of that region, plus one extra amino acid for stability
People taking certain common medications including metformin for blood sugar management and proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux also face increased deficiency risk
Some physicians limit B12 shots only to those with documented deficiencies or absorption issues to prevent unnecessary treatment where dietary B12 is sufficient
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Adequate collagen production is crucial for maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails
These properties were the basis for its original development as a candidate obesity drug