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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:
  •  Improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing first- and second-phase insulin secretion, and reduces glucagon levels, both in a glucose-dependent manner.

  • Lowers fasting and postprandial glucose concentrations,

  • Delays gastric emptying and decreases food intake, thereby resulting in weight loss.

  • Levocarnitine: also know as Vitamin BT, it is an amino acid that contributes

  • A dipeptide of lysine and methionine, contributes to energy formation by facilitating the breakdown of excess fat, and
    channeling fatty acids to the mitochondria for energy production.

  • Participates in the conversion of branched chain amino acids into energy.

  • Works synergistically with tirzepatide to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

  • Prolonged low levels of carnitine can lead to heart, liver and muscle problems.

  • Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

  • 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:
  • Stimulates glucose-dependent insulin release from pancreatic islets.

  • Slows gastric emptying.

  • Inhibits inappropriate post-meal glucagon release, and reduces food intake.

  • 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.

  • Improve glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism.

  • Encourage higher levels of energy expenditure and physical activity, while suppressing age-related weight gain.

  • Declining NAD+ levels are closely related to the development of various metabolic disorders, including fatty liver disease and diabetes.

  • 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.

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