Blauvelt stressed the importance of dermatologists staying aware of GLP-1 RAs, stating, Even if youre not going to prescribe themyou need to know what these drugs are, how theyre being prescribed, what the data is, and the fact that they can help skin disease. Transcript: This transcript has been edited for clarity
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone your body naturally produces to help regulate blood sugar and appetite
Having the commercial considerations built into the research process from the beginning -- cost, supply chain, consistency -- made all the difference compared to purely academic research that might identify something impossible to commercialize
Its truly a 'game-changer' for anyone who wants to support their body without adding stress to their routine
Storing peptides frozen in lyophilized form greatly minimizes degradation pathways
These companies, along with the FDA, are actively working to shut down the marketing and sale of compounded GLP-1s