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What Is Retatrutide? A Plain-Language Guide to the Investigational Triple-Hormone Medicine

Retatrutide: Product Overview Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational once-weekly injectable peptide developed by Eli Lilly. It activates three hormone receptors, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon, and is being studied for obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic conditions. Lilly has reported results from five Phase 3 trials. Product profile Attribute Detail Generic name Retatrutide Development code […]

What Is NAD+? A Plain-Language Guide to the Cellular Energy Coenzyme

NAD+: Product Overview NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every living cell. It carries electrons in energy production and is used up by enzymes that handle DNA repair, gene regulation and cell signaling. The body makes it from forms of vitamin B3 and from the amino acid tryptophan. Product profile Attribute Detail […]

Which stem cell treatments are established, and which are still experimental

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Which stem cell treatments are established, and which are still experimental The short answer. FDA Philippines recognizes three widely accepted uses of stem cells: transplantation of blood-forming stem cells, corneal resurfacing with limbal stem cells, and skin regeneration with epidermal stem cells. Any other use is treated as clinical investigation. Before considering an offer, ask […]

What Are Peptides? A Plain-Language Guide to Therapeutic and Bioactive Peptides

Peptides: Product Overview Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the same building blocks that make up proteins. Many of the body’s own signaling molecules are peptides, including insulin, oxytocin and GLP-1. Since insulin was introduced a century ago, more than 80 peptide drugs have reached the market for conditions including diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and […]

What Is Tirzepatide? A Plain-Language Guide to the Dual-Hormone Diabetes and Weight Medicine

Tirzepatide: Product Overview Tirzepatide (LY3298176) is a once-weekly injectable peptide from Eli Lilly that activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors. It was the first dual incretin agonist approved for clinical use. It’s sold as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and as Zepbound for weight management and obstructive sleep apnea. Product profile Attribute Detail Generic […]

Arranging medical care for a parent in the Philippines when you live abroad

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TLDR Arranging care for a parent in the Philippines from overseas usually comes down to five things: who holds the medical records, who can physically attend appointments, how consent is given when you’re not present, how payment is made, and whether the clinic will put its findings in writing so you can read them yourself. […]