Mitchell Roslin, MD, chief of bariatric and metabolic surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital, agrees
Research (primarily in animal models) has shown potential effects such as: Supporting soft tissue repair (muscle, tendon, ligament) Promoting angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) Supporting gastrointestinal integrity and mucosal protection Modulating inflammatory responses While these findings are promising, clinical research in humans remains limited, and results should be interpreted with caution
A daily oral supplement may be ideal for: Older adults Vegan or vegetarians People who get limited sun exposure People with darker skin People that are overweight However, with all the different types of vitamin D supplements available on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one
Patients beginning semaglutide therapy should focus first on tolerance to the medication itself before introducing additional supplements
Although the exact mechanism of cyclosporine nephrotoxicity remains unknown, its administration has been associated with in vivo reduction of GSH concentrations in the livers and kidneys of rats, which may be related to adverse effects of this immunosuppressive agent