Both tirzepatide and retatrutide influence blood sugar regulation, liver health, cardiovascular markers, and inflammatory pathways, though their relative strengths in each area differ
Low selenium levels are linked to an increased risk of heart disease
IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic analog of insulin-like growth factor-1 with amino acid substitutions at positions 3 and extended half-life (2030 hours vs 10 minutes for endogenous IGF-1), enabling systemic anabolic signaling without growth hormone involvement
GLP-1 Mechanism in Menopause: Appetite, Metabolism, and Energy Balance GLP-1 agonists suppress orexigenic (hunger-promoting) neurons and enhance satiety signals, offsetting the appetite dysregulation that accompanies estrogen decline
Astaxanthin One of the most potent natural antioxidants (stronger than Vitamin E or C) Protects sperm and eggs from oxidative damage Supports skin, eye, and cardiovascular health 7