Prescription requirement: these remain prescription-only compounded drugs
Examples include: brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, mustard greens, watercress Studies suggest that diets rich in cruciferous vegetables are associated with healthy antioxidant activity in the body
This medication is not available over the counter
This was highlighted in an experimental study performed on GLP-1-treated HL-1 cardiomyocytes, in which GLP1 increased calcium transients and sarcoplasmic reticular calcium contents by regulating the expression of calcium handling proteins, leading to a reduced calcium leak and thus preventing AF development [34]
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can change appetite, digestion, nausea, fullness, and daily eating habits
Peptide formulations undergo potency and sterility testing with documentation available to prescribers