If you want to break the cycle of oxidative stress and poor sleep, there are two things you should look to do: reduce the burden of free radicals on your body and strengthen your natural defenses so you can restore healthy sleep patterns
These effects are believed to be similar to those observed in acromegaly which may result in hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, and neuropathy among many others (Table 1) (Pope et al., 2014, Ezzat, Forster, Berchtold et al., 1994, Wass JAH, 2002, Bengtsson, Eden, Ernest et al., 1988, Colao, Marzullo, Di Somma et al., 2001, Colao, Pivonello, Di Somma et al., 2007, Jenkins, Mukherjee and Shalet, 2006, Kreze, Kreze-Spirova and Mikulecky, 2001)
Cons Compounded medications are not FDA approved
Try eating more citrus fruit if youre low in vitamin C
The drug, which is administered subcutaneously once weekly, is also under investigation to promote weight loss
For those on Metformin, simply relying on diet might not be enough to overcome absorption issues