Liver damage typically follows a predictable sequence: Initial insult Toxins, viruses, fat accumulation, or ischemia injure hepatocytes (liver cells) Inflammation Immune cells flood the area, releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-6 Oxidative stress Reactive oxygen species (ROS) overwhelm the liver's antioxidant defenses Stellate cell activation Normally quiet hepatic stellate cells "wake up" and start producing collagen Fibrosis Excess collagen and extracellular matrix proteins replace healthy liver tissue with scar tissue Cirrhosis If fibrosis continues unchecked, the liver becomes permanently scarred and loses function The good news: the liver has remarkable regenerative capacity
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These tablets assist with the process of detoxification and reduce oxidative stress
The bottom line GLP-1s are meant to be a long-term weight-loss medication meaning if you stop taking it, youll likely regain some or all weight youve lost
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