Unlike medications that act directly on blood vessels or coagulation pathways, the pharmacological action of semaglutide does not inherently promote clot formation
Glycemic control and clinical outcomes in diabetic patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: insight from ventricular remodeling using cardiac MRI
Safety concerns with compounded versions While compounded medications can fill important gaps, they come with notable risks compared to FDA-approved drugs: Quality and consistency : Compounded drugs may have variable potency, purity, and dosing accuracy, increasing the risk of underdosing, overdosing, or contamination
Another study the review mentioned tested a GLP-1 medication on mice with the neurodegenerative eye disease glaucoma, and found a reduction in astrocyte transformation and retinal ganglion cell death. With microglia, the review shows that some studies believe GLP-1 receptor signaling can reverse inflammation
Meanwhile, many healthcare providers focus solely on prescribing medication without addressing the critical need for nutritional optimization
