Pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines (IL-6, TNF-) and prostaglandins contribute to fibroid growth and the heavy bleeding associated with them. Women with higher dietary inflammatory index scores show greater fibroid risk in observational data. Insulin and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia stimulate IGF-1, which acts on fibroid tissue growth receptors
Many factors, including stress, diet, and aging, can reduce energy production at the cellular level
For context, a 10 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure is associated with approximately 20% lower risk of major cardiovascular events
MTC Medullary Thyroid Cancer is a rare form of thyroid cancer, accounting for less than 2% of all thyroid cancer cases
Before traveling, gather your current medication list, any relevant lab results (A1C, metabolic panel, BMI documentation), and a letter from your US physician confirming your tirzepatide prescription if you have one
Benke, D., Cicin-Sain, A., Mertens, S
