More practically, if you are taking vitamin C supplements with capsules on an empty stomach, the gastric pH reduction is not the concern (stomach is already acidic)
However, it is always wise to follow the specific dosage instructions on the product label and consult with a healthcare professional if you have underlying concerns
An hereditary enzymatic defect in erythrocyte metabolism
(2021), Lancet 397(10286), PubMed 33894838 Statistics from preclinical literature Cagrilintide (development code AM833 ), a long-acting amylin analogue , 32 amino acids, molecular weight 3.795 kDa Developed at Novo Nordisk (Denmark) as part of the CagriSema combination program (cagrilintide + semaglutide) Target: amylin receptors (AMY1, AMY2, AMY3) + secondarily the calcitonin receptor , extended half-life via a C16 fatty acid linker Standard dose in clinical trials: 0.164.5 mg/week subcutaneously (Phase 1b/2) Phase 2 (Enebo 2021, n=96): 17.1 % reduction in body weight with CagriSema 2.4 mg + 2.4 mg over 20 weeks vs 9.8 % with semaglutide alone REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 (2024, preliminary data): 22.7 % weight reduction with CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg over 68 weeks Status: Phase 3 completed 20242025 , FDA filing expected 20252026 Approximately 25+ peer-reviewed publications in PubMed (20182024) Reference sources (PubMed) Enebo LB
"but I do find it weird that my B12 is nonexistent and yet my RBC, MCV, and MCH are normal." Low B12 can lead to enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis)
While eating wont help us metabolize alcohol faster, it will, in fact, ease the process and make it more comfortable
