Jin J, Shi Y, Gong J, Zhao L, Li Y, He Q, et al
They are not regulated and tested like prescription medications, meaning they may not be effective, could have unknown side effects, or contain hidden (and potentially dangerous) ingredients
Specifically, OUD patients receiving Ozempic have a 54% lower risk of opioid overdose than those taking metformin, a 58% lower risk than insulin alone, a 63% lower risk compared to DPP-4i, and a 42% low risk compared to SGLT2i
Murugadoss K et al
The UK uses NICE, which weighs cost against quality-adjusted life years before the NHS lists a drug, near $93
Fish oil is more potent than flaxseed oil in modulating gut microbiota and reducing trimethylamine-N-oxide-exacerbated atherogenesis