In the context of autoimmunity, the most relevant are those that influence T-cell differentiation, cytokine production, inflammatory signaling pathways, and immune cell communication
For instance, Health Canada has prohibited the sale of supplements containing kava, a plant native to the Pacific islands, due to risk of liver dysfunction
According to research in mice given 5-amino-1MQ showed a 7% reduction in body mass without any changes in food intake, compared to controls
Dietary supplements should not be used as substitutes for a balanced diet
How and when it may be integrated by clinical societies and practicing clinicians, as well as the impact on GLP1 utilization and monitoring, is an area for future investigation
Chandran A, Rosenheim J, Nageswaran G, Swadling L, Pollara G, Gupta RK, et al