We produce free radicals in our own bodies just from the oxygen we take in, but were also exposed to free radicals on the outside, by the pollutants in the air, cigarette smoke, the water, the food supply, and both recreational and prescription drugs
In these cases, a maintenance injection is often needed every 2-3 months to keep levels stable, as the body cant consistently source it otherwise
It is approved by the FDA for weight loss but carries a risk of misuse and dependence
In April, Kennedy reclassified 12 of them as Category 1 substances, the first regulatory step toward adding them to be compounded by pharmacies
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