Some of these adverse effects reported were Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (a rare but life-threatening skin condition characterized by painful blisters and large areas of skin peeling), air embolism, thyroid dysfunction, and liver, kidney, and neurologic toxicity (The dark side of skin lightening- PubMed) With the proliferation of med-spas in an unregulated fashion, there is a risk of inadequately trained or untrained people giving IV injections in a non-sterile way, which can lead to sepsis and transmission of infections like HIV and hepatitis
Oakley, A.J., Bello, M.L., Battistoni, A., Ricci, G., Rossjohn, J., Villar, H.O., Parker, M.W
As research continues to advance, absorption and efficacy of oral GLP-1R therapeutics will improve, potentially offering a comparable alternative to injected counterparts
NAC supports skin indirectly by raising glutathione levels but is not commonly used for cosmetic purposes
Safety Information/Precaution Consult a healthcare professional before starting any new dietary supplement
Most people on semaglutide or tirzepatide overspend on supplements while undereating protein, which accelerates muscle loss