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GLP-1, a hormone produced in the gut, enhances insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in response to glucose, increases insulin expression, and reduces beta-cell apoptosis
These people had previously experienced calf pain while walking, but with twice-daily IV glutathione treatment, they could walk farther without pain
CEO Kirk Tanner reported Thursday in an earnings call that GLP-1 drugs are fueling sales of mints and gum, including the companys Ice Breakers product line, which was up 8% last quarter
This non-GMO formula is designed to help support the body's natural glutathione production and overall antioxidant defenses as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Compared with metformin (the first-line treatment for most patients), GLP-1 receptor agonists generally produce similar or slightly greater HbA1c reductions but with the added benefit of weight loss rather than weight neutrality