doi:10.1016/j.jep.2020.112996
NEW data has shed light on the potential benefits of semaglutide, a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, in addressing tobacco use disorders (TUDs)
It utilizes D-Retro-Inverso (DRI) chemistry, meaning it is composed of D-amino acids in a reverse sequence
However, under more extreme conditions such as: 1) inadequate intake of foodstuffs containing the antioxidants, 2) excessive intake of pro-oxidants, 3) exposure to noxious chemicals or ultraviolet light, 4) injury/wounds, and/or 5) intense exercise, especially eccentric exercise, the body's endogenous antioxidant system is not able to effectively remove excessive ROS production[2]
If hot flashes are bothersome, your doctor can evaluate whether semaglutide is the cause and determine the best course of action, which might include adjusting the dosage or exploring other treatments
The main aim of these injections is to revolutionize weight loss by addressing the root causes of overeating