In the T2D with ASCVD cohort, patients in the combination and comparison groups were required to have a history of ASCVD and were excluded if they had a major adverse cardiovascular event outcome within 60 days before the index date
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Vegan collagen: For those who abstain from consuming animal products, there are vegan collagens that are rich in vitamin C, zinc, and copper, since these sources are not found in plants
A randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial in HIV patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) found that tesamorelin, dosed at 2 mg daily for twelve months, reduced liver fat and prevented fibrosis progression, while also decreasing hepatic inflammatory gene expression and increasing markers of oxidative phosphorylation findings some researchers have suggested point toward a direct hepatoprotective mechanism that goes beyond simple fat reduction, though this remains an active area of investigation rather than a settled conclusion