Research in animal models has shown promising results for gut inflammation, wound healing, and skin conditions
The evidence for this specific approach is limited but the theoretical basis is sound
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide that activates telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length
Specific localization of membrane dipeptidase and dipeptidyl peptidase IV in secretion granules of two different pancreatic islet cells
217 An RCT in Iran compared the proportion of patients with focal or generalized epilepsy achieving 50% seizure reduction between 34 patients randomized to 2 months of MAD (22 completed the study), compared to 32 patients randomized to standard medical management, and found 35.5% (12/34) efficacy in the MAD group (intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis) at 2 months compared to 0% in the control group, a difference that was statistically significant
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which typically improve over time