Oxidative stress is a prominent physiological feature of ALS, and mechanisms responsible for reducing oxidative stress are compromised 22
NACs benefits dont stop there
Rybelsus uses SNAC (sodium N-[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino] caprylate), an absorption enhancer that protects semaglutide from degradation and promotes absorption
It helps transport long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are oxidized and used as fuel
At 10mg/mL (standard for a 30mg vial with 3mL BAC water), 2.5mg equals 25 IU
The PSM claims in its letter to the FDA that the commercial is "dangerous, blatantly misleading, and poses a substantial risk of harming the approximately 200 million consumers that will see the commercial during Super Bowl LIX." It is calling on the regulator to take swift action to prevent the dissemination of the ad, which does include a disclaimer that compounded products are not FDA-approved, but this appears "only briefly in tiny grey font at the bottom of the screen that is nearly imperceptible to an average viewer, without any accompanying audio disclosure." It also discloses no risks, omitting the "fair balance" requirements of medicine promotion in the US