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All these functions are mediated by a group of carnitine acyltransferases, enzymes specific for the acyl- chain lenghts

Examples include: Sermorelin FDA-approved for diagnostic testing of growth hormone secretion (commonly used off-label for growth hormone optimization) Tesamorelin FDA-approved for reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management Thymosin Alpha-1 FDA-approved in some countries, available via compounding in the US Category 2: Compoundable Peptides (Under FDA Discretion) These are peptides that are not FDA-approved drugs but can be compounded by licensed 503A or 503B pharmacies under specific circumstances, typically when theres a medical need and no FDA-approved alternative exists

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A meaningful proportion of the weight lost on GLP-1 therapy is fat-free mass (skeletal muscle, organ tissue, water) rather than fat alone