Soaring in popularity, GLP-1 medications from weekly injections to newly available pills are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss
Dosing appears to play a role some trials have shown antioxidant effects with 800mg/day, while others suggest stronger responses at 1,2002,400mg/day, particularly for lowering oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with multiple sclerosis.3 28 Keep in mind, though: while higher doses (typically 1,2002,400mg per day) may offer stronger antioxidant effects, they also come with a greater chance of side effects like upset stomach or dizziness
Cardiovascular Safety The SELECT trial evaluating cardiovascular outcomes in patients with obesity and established cardiovascular disease demonstrated that serious adverse events were actually lower with semaglutide versus placebo (33.4% vs 36.4%), primarily driven by fewer cardiac disorders (11.5% vs 13.5%)
Cryptolepine (CRP), an anti-malarial drug, demonstrated selective cytotoxicity against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells compared to non-TNBC and normal cells