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Nausea (most common, typically dose-dependent and transient) Diarrhea or constipation during dose escalation Vomiting, especially when starting or increasing dose Reduced appetite and early satiety Injection site reactions (redness, bruising) Fatigue, particularly in early weeks Rare: Pancreatitis discontinue immediately with severe abdominal pain Rare: Thyroid C-cell effects (contraindicated with MEN2 or thyroid cancer history) Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor often discussed with metabolic protocols
If you are mid-titration on levothyroxine, wait until TSH is stable before using cystatin C to make dosing decisions
Denmark Research suggests they may support nerve repair, enhance cognitive function, and protect against neurodegenerative conditions, though more studies are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety for these purposes
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