Diet affects collagen synthesis more directly than most people realize
doi: 10.1172/JCI990
Trends May Be More Informative Than One Reading Comparing results obtained under similar conditions can help show whether: Kidney function remains stable Electrolytes are changing A1C and glucose are improving Triglycerides and cholesterol are responding Iron or vitamin status is declining Liver-related markers are improving or worsening Test Conditions Matter Results may vary because of: Fasting or recent meals Hydration Vomiting or diarrhea Recent strenuous exercise Alcohol intake Acute illness or inflammation Supplements, including biotin Other prescription medications Menstruation or pregnancy Age, sex, muscle mass, and recent weight change Differences in laboratory methods Do not stop, reduce, or increase a GLP-1 medication or another prescription drug based solely on direct-access laboratory results
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Understanding each drug's mechanism helps explain why combining them remains largely experimental and requires physician discretion
Holton KF (2021) Micronutrients may be a unique weapon against the neurotoxic triad of excitotoxicity, oxidative stress and neuroinflammation: a perspective
