The proportion of patients achieving NASH resolution in the absence of fibrosis progression was 40%, 36%, and 59% for the 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 mg semaglutide arms, respectively, whereas the corresponding rate in the placebo arm was 17% (Newsome et al., 2021)
No empty stomach required, no 30-minute window to protect
Reported side effects in human anecdotal use are generally mild and may include: Mild nausea, particularly with oral administration Redness, itching, or irritation at the injection site Temporary dizziness or mild headache Changes in appetite or weight A significant theoretical concern revolves around its pro-angiogenic properties
It is unknown if this risk translates to humans
Zalewski stressed that compounding was never intended to be a large-scale substitute for mass-market drugs