Norton provides evidence-based analysis of these substances, emphasizing that sustainable dietary success depends on adherence rather than following rigid ideologies
The most commonly used peptides in longevity medicine include growth hormone secretagogues like sermorelin and ipamorelin (for muscle preservation and sleep), BPC-157 (for tissue repair), thymosin alpha-1 (for immune function), and GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (for metabolic health)
The human CHAC2 protein predates CHAC1, with the two sharing only 50% sequence identity (Kaur et al., 2017)
Additionally, GLP-1 medications can affect the absorption of some oral medicines by slowing gastric emptying
And, of course, eating enough veggies helps ensure that you get enough fiber in your diet to help counteract any constipation issues from the medication (although some people may also need to take additional fiber supplements