Semaglutide itself does not directly cause muscle breakdown
GLP-1s may not influence Lp(a), but elevated levels indicate the need for intervention
Your metabolic health is influenced by a combo of lifestyle components, and a metabolic dysfunction can stem from various factors like diet, lack of exercise, gut health, stress, etc
If you missed your dose, you can still take it within 5 days of your scheduled time
The anti-inflammatory compounds of note are: Chicoric acid and chlorogenic acid polyphenols that inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine production Sesquiterpene lactones bitter compounds with documented anti-inflammatory activity in the gut Inulin-derived SCFAs particularly butyrate, which directly reduces intestinal inflammation and supports the gut barrier For autoimmune clients on an AIP protocol, the anti-inflammatory compound profile of chicory root is an asset on top of the prebiotic benefit
Activation of NMDA receptors allows calcium to enter neurons, increasing intracellular calcium levels, which is essential for the central sensitization process (Cury et al., 2011)