Discussing symptoms with a healthcare provider can help tailor treatment during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause
Suppressing Glucagon Release: GLP-1 medications reduce the secretion of glucagon, a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood sugar
May Support Energy Pathways Lipotropic B12 injections may support energy-related nutrient pathways because vitamin B12 is involved in red blood cell formation, nervous system function, and DNA synthesis
The neuroprotective effects have been demonstrated in animal models of brain injury
But unlike approved peptides used in medicine, such as insulin and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Health Canada tells CBC "unauthorized peptide products sold for wellness purposes have not been assessed for safety, quality, or effectiveness." And yet, CBC News found doctors promoting and prescribing a popular unauthorized peptide called Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157) that is touted to help accelerate muscle growth and tissue repair