At our direct primary care practice, we believe that true, healthy weight loss is about more than just shedding pounds
An alternative strategy could involve the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the known risk factors and to correct them, when possible, as a prevention/treatment of the disease
Active device-based approaches, including microneedle patches, jet injectors, and ultrasound-enhanced delivery systems, are expanding the range of peptides amenable to this route ( Malhotra et al., 2025
Dysregulated mitophagy leads to increased ROS, increased oxidative stress, increased apoptosis, and accelerated cellular senescence
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Key monitoring markers: IGF-1 levels (GH axis response) Fasting insulin and glucose (metabolic impact) hsCRP (inflammatory trajectory) Body composition (DEXA or InBody) Subjective quality: sleep depth, energy, recovery speed, cognitive clarity What the Evidence Supports and What It Does Not Intellectual honesty is part of good clinical practice
