GLP-1 medications carry an FDA boxed warning about a possible risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, based on findings in animal studies
Mechanism of Action: TB-500 TB-500 is a synthetic 17-amino-acid fragment of thymosin beta-4, a 43-amino-acid peptide naturally present in most mammalian cells
The research is solid: Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis Promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) Increases fibroblast activity (the cells that rebuild skin) Modulates metalloproteinases (enzymes that remodel tissue) Has anti-inflammatory properties (in healthy tissue) Sounds perfect for acne scarring, right
Too little misses opportunities for modest calorie burning and cardiovascular health improvement
Generally, this benefit extends to help reduce binge eating and promote normal caloric intake but it can go haywire in some individuals and increase food cravings and food intake dramatically
Synergistic effects: Research published in peer-reviewed journals has demonstrated that co-activation of GIP and GLP-1 receptors produces a greater combined effect than either pathway alone
