Concurrently, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and obesity contribute to ROS overproduction, while the activity of antioxidant enzymes (such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase) are significantly reduced ( In PCOS, excessive ROS inflict damage on oocytes and granulosa cells, disrupt the follicular microenvironment, and impair follicular development and ovulation ( e.g ., CYP17) in ovarian theca cells, exacerbating hyperandrogenemia ( e.g ., vitamin C, vitamin E, N-acetylcysteine) may mitigate oxidative damage, improve insulin sensitivity, and restore ovarian function by neutralizing ROS ( 3.2 Autophagy Autophagy is a fundamental cellular process responsible for degrading and recycling damaged organelles and proteins, playing a critical role in maintaining cellular homeostasis
By easing the body into treatment at a comfortable pace, titration maximizes effectiveness, minimizes side effects, and promotes long-term medication adherence
For a deeper dive, this semaglutide side effects guide explains why it can show up early in treatment and how people often manage it
As with all weight loss prescription medications, Saxenda should be used in conjunction with a care plan that includes a reduced-calorie diet, healthy food choices, and exercise
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