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In terms of effects, animal research reveals that administering IGF-1 LR3 has a similar mechanism of action as its natural counterpart and it helps protect against muscle mass loss and catabolism during reduced periods of energy intake
MSCs have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, primarily mediated through direct interactions with immune cells [38,39,40]
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Strategies for this period: eat to satiety with keto-appropriate foods rather than trying to restrict calories further, increase fat intake slightly to enhance satiety, prioritize sleep because sleep deprivation amplifies hunger, maintain or increase exercise intensity to support metabolic rate, and reach out to a support community or accountability partner because the psychological transition is as challenging as the physiological one
Administer fast-acting sources of carbohydrate, such as fruit juice or glucose gel, as ordered, to raise the patients blood glucose levels