Explored as a possible aid for recovery and lean-mass preservation in frail or catabolic populations, though a Merck-sponsored Phase 2b trial in elderly hip-fracture patients (Adunsky et al., 2011, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, PMID 21067829) was halted early over a cardiac safety signal rather than demonstrating a clear functional benefit
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1(9-36)amide-mediated cytoprotection is blocked by exendin(9-39) yet does not require the known GLP-1 receptor
It's safe for diabetics (though they should consult their doctor before use)
It is also produced in other cells and organs in the body such as the brain (Yang X
Ania Jastreboff , MD, PHD, is an adult and pediatric endocrinologist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut
Lack of Definition NuForm helps create visible muscle contours for a refined silhouette