Reported side effects of corticosteroids include: Hydroelectrolytic disorders: sodium retention, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, hypertension Musculoskeletal: muscle weakness, myopathy, loss of muscle mass, aggravation of myasthenic symptoms in myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of the head of the femur and humerus, pathologic fracture of long bones, tendon rupture Dermatological: impaired wound healing, atrophy and thinning of the skin, fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, facial erythema, increased sweating, suppression of reactions to skin tests, allergic dermatitis, urticaria, and angioedema
Its a well-tolerated, low-risk option that provides fast, noticeable benefits
MOTS-c Before You Start: The Critical Protocol Facts MOTS-c is a mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates cellular energy metabolism, making it mechanistically distinct from every other peptide in clinical use today
Individuals with Poor Absorption: People with low stomach acid, or those who have had certain surgeries (like gastric bypass), may struggle to absorb B12 from food and would benefit from injections
