Peptides can cross this barrier through two primary routes
Elevated GH from CJC-1295/ipamorelin or tesamorelin can improve testicular function
Approximately 14 states Medicaid programs cover any form of a GLP-1 drug to treat obesity
There is also a third pathway that makes nasal delivery uniquely interesting for certain applications
These medications, originally developed to treat diabetes and support weight management, have been linked to severe gastrointestinal injuries, stomach paralysis, vision loss, and other serious health complications
3.1.4 Gastrointestinal tract ACE2 is also expressed in the digestive system, including the duodenum, jejunum, and liver (Li et al., 2020)