In addition to low L-carnitine (due to a heterozygote transporter mutation), elevated 3-methylhistidine was present, suggesting elevated muscle breakdown
The ever-increasing importance of cancer as a leading cause of premature death worldwide
Retatrutide is a novel injectable medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
Currently, these peptides can't be made in the U.S., except for research purposes, leading many peptide users to buy unvetted substances sold online, with disclaimers such as "for research use only" and "not for human consumption." By narrow margins, the panel voted in favor of all but one
This makes a tailored approach essential
But we really should be concerned about things like research and development and the production of emerging treatments and therapies that can be impacted by the Inflation Reduction Act