In this regard, we speculate that the irrelevance of this study may stem from the method of Se measurement, which is available in whole blood, serum (79, 80), urine (81), nails (82), and questionnaires (83)
The availability of multiple matched-batch vials supports consistent experimental conditions across separate study phases, treatment groups, and sampling timepoints
Control group participants completed the original AUDIT questionnaire, and the participants on medications (i.e., Semaglutide or Tirzepatide) completed an adapted form asking about each question prior to and while on their medication
Aim for 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight
Currently, Schacht and his team are doing another smoking cessation clinical trial to evaluate whether another GLP-1 called tirzepatide helps people quit smoking