Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) or thioctic acid is an antioxidant soluble in water and fat in the body and is readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract
In contrast, setmelanotide is a structurally related MC4R agonist, and setmelanotide was well tolerated in phase III clinical trials without any major adverse reactions
133 Metformin also improved a range of hormonal and metabolic outcomes including total testosterone, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles, with greater benefit in those with a BMI 25 kg/m 2
Blood Cancer 68 , e28981 (2021)
GLP1-RAs currently available in Canada include semaglutide (Ozempic, Ryblesus, Wegovy), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda, Xultophy ), dulaglutide (Trulicity), lixisenatide (Soliqua ) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
This is a treatment that is FDA approved only for the treatment of knee arthritis