Glutathione is often called the "master antioxidant." It is a tripeptide made of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamine
Other peptides under investigation Several additional peptides are being studied for disc-related applications, though with less established evidence: Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) has demonstrated the ability to slow disc degeneration progression and improve aggrecan levels in mouse studies
Meals are built around a balanced plate model: half vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter complex carbohydrates, plus a serving of healthy fat
Severe caloric restriction can lower your metabolism and make you sleepy
Cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOTs) typically assess the risk of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), and non-fatal stroke, collectively known as three-point major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)