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Most online anecdotes trace back to secondary effects that are preventable with simple habits: Dry mouth: Less saliva production while appetite is low makes the mouth feel parched, which can increase plaque or bad breath
Toxicity is not a concern with standard cosmetic doses
The Panel interpreted the disparate findings between the RCT and the observational study to indicate uncertainty regarding the balance between benefits and risks/ burdens
Clinicians consider GHS a potential treatment for conditions such as GH deficiency, hypogonadism, and even obesity
Peptides may be lower-risk in some situations because they often stimulate natural hormone pathways rather than directly replacing hormones