Marso SP, Daniels GH, Brown-Frandsen K, Kristensen P, Mann JFE, Nauck MA, Nissen SE, Pocock S, Poulter NR, Ravn LS, Steinberg WM, Stockner M, Zinman B, Bergenstal RM, Buse JB
They still need amino acids
Prescribing a GLP-1 or even phentermine to mitigate antipsychotic-induced weight gain is clinically rational
It's a tripeptide molecule, meaning it's made up of three amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid . First, glutathione is largely responsible for detoxification in the liver . When levels are high enough, the liver uses the antioxidant to transport waste out of cells
Subcutaneous administration bypasses intestinal conversion to trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite associated with cardiovascular concerns [4] , while providing 100% bioavailability compared to 518% for large oral doses [3]