Besides its glucose-lowering effect, GLP-1 has other extra-pancreatic effects
Interestingly, the expression of IGF-I and IGF-IR is profoundly reduced in the growth plates of the Cart CaSR / mice (44), suggesting that Ca 2+ /CaSR promotes chondrocyte differentiation, at least in part, by enhancing IGF-I signaling (Figure 1)
For people starting on compounded semaglutide, the treatment is typically started at a low dose and gradually increased over time until a suitable maintenance dose is reached
Important caution: potassium supplementation requires more care than other electrolytes
Anti-Viral Activity: Glutathione and the key antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase help reduce the inflammation, oxidative stress and free radical damage that occur during viral and immune challenges
The report identified some 83 online companies and medical spas, with 95% of them offering GLP-1-like therapies