IGF-1 is responsible for many of the effects of GH, such as increasing muscle mass, reducing body fat, and promoting bone growth, among others
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc) has their own specific criteria set by the FDA
Research protocols recommend keeping reconstituted peptides refrigerated at 28C and protected from light, marking vials with the reconstitution date, and discarding after six weeks even when refrigerated
Many patients continue semaglutide for 12 years or longer if they experience sustained weight loss and good tolerability
For instance, GLP-1 RAs appear to reduce inflammation in the ovaries and may help lower androgen levels ( 10 , 12 ), indicating potential broader effects on reproductive and metabolic health
[10] Individuals with gastroparesis are also more likely to develop gastric bezoars