Because its acetyl shield allows it to bypass the digestive tract and enter the cells intact, it provides an immediate infusion of active, reduced glutathione directly into the cytoplasm
GLP-1 medications interact with your body through pathways that overlap with thyroid function, immune regulation, gut health, and metabolic processing in ways that matter deeply when autoimmune thyroid disease is part of the equation
Figure 14: Diagram showing the contrasting functions of glucagon and insulin, credit: Carogonz11, Wikimedia
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Think of it as a helpful messenger that tells your body what to do with the food you just ate