Blood sugar dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction in cochlear hair cells, systemic inflammation driven by elevated TNF- (tumour necrosis factor-alpha), and HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) dysregulation from chronic stress are all mechanistic pathways that functional medicine can assess and address
Because his Borrelia burgdorferi IgG titers were markedly elevated and he had a history of tick bites and rash, a lumbar puncture was performed
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist already approved separately as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus depending on formulation and indication
Simultaneously, its GLP-1 receptor agonist activity promotes insulin release, suppresses glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite through central nervous system pathways
This process generates reactive oxygen species, which in turn leads to oxidative damage and, potentially, cell death
Some users store unmixed vials in the freezer for very long-term storage