Morgan AS, Sanderson PE, Borch RF, Tew KD, Niktsu Y, Takayana T, VonHoff DD, Izbicka E, Mangold G, Paul C, Broberg U, Mannervik B, Henner DW and Kauvar LM
Building on earlier findings that pericytes constrict coronary capillaries at the onset of ischaemia, when the heart receives insufficient oxygen-rich blood, the team investigated whether GLP-1 could help reverse these blockages
The FDA approval is narrow and specific to a single clinical indication
But, as the NYT notes, though the 14 peptides were technically restricted by the government (meaning compounding pharmacies were not allowed to produce them), consumers could still purchase them via the online gray market and play doctor from the comfort of their kitchen
Patients have reported a number of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and constipation