Peptides are naturally occurring chemical compounds short chains of fewer than 50 amino acids that serve as building blocks of proteins (much longer chains of amino acids) and as signaling molecules that call the bodys self-healing mechanisms into action
But that has not been established in humans, and there are very limited ongoing clinical trials to illuminate the real efficacy and safety of these peptides
This guide gives you a concrete, clinically informed set of questions to bring to your next appointment whether you are about to start GLP-1 therapy or are already mid-treatment and unsure what is being monitored and why
Common side effects include: Headache Stomach pain Diarrhea Indigestion Severe side effects may include: Allergic reactions (hives, facial swelling, shortness of breath) Heart attack, stroke, or blood clots GI ulcers, bleeding, or perforations Liver damage or elevated enzymes High blood pressure or heart failure Kidney damage Severe skin reactions (rash, blisters, peeling) These are not all possible side effects
Features Setria glutathione, a unique tripeptide form of reduced L-glutathione, that has been clinically shown to raise blood glutathione levels