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What is tirzepatide and levocarnitine combination injection and how does it work?
Tirzepatide:
A once weekly glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.
Mechanism of action:
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Improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing first- and second-phase insulin secretion, and reduces glucagon levels, both in a glucose-dependent manner.
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Lowers fasting and postprandial glucose concentrations,
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Delays gastric emptying and decreases food intake, thereby resulting in weight loss.
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Levocarnitine: also know as Vitamin BT, it is an amino acid that contributes
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A dipeptide of lysine and methionine, contributes to energy formation by facilitating the breakdown of excess fat, and
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Participates in the conversion of branched chain amino acids into energy.
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Works synergistically with tirzepatide to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Prolonged low levels of carnitine can lead to heart, liver and muscle problems.
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Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Used off-label for chronic obesity leading towards metabolic diseases.
What is a semaglutide and NAD+ combination injection and how does it work?
Semaglutide:
Primarily belongs to the class of antidiabetic agents, more specifically glucagon-like peptide 1
Mechanism of action:
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Stimulates glucose-dependent insulin release from pancreatic islets.
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Slows gastric emptying.
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Inhibits inappropriate post-meal glucagon release, and reduces food intake.
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FDA approved for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity leading towards metabolic diseases.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD): -
Interacts with various enzymes to coordinate DNA repair, gene expression, stress response, and energy metabolism.
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Improve glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism.
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Encourage higher levels of energy expenditure and physical activity, while suppressing age-related weight gain.
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Declining NAD+ levels are closely related to the development of various metabolic disorders, including fatty liver disease and diabetes.
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When added to semaglutide as an adjuvant ingredient, may help jumpstart weight loss process as NAD+
levels decrease under disturbed nutrient conditions, such as obesity.