Pharmacological Bulk-forming laxatives: Psyllium, methylcellulose Osmotic laxatives: Lactulose, polyethylene glycol Stimulant laxatives: Senna, bisacodyl (short-term use) Stool softeners: Docusate sodium 3
Under physiological conditions, GSH quenches oxidizing substances (such as reactive hydroxyl free radicals, peroxynitrite, and H 2 O 2 ) directly or reduces hydrogen peroxide (or lipid peroxide (lipid-OOH)) to water (or the corresponding lipid alcohol (lipid-OH)) under the catalysis of GPX (summarized in Fig
Specifically, it produces no IGF-1 elevation (avoiding proliferative concerns), no negative impact on glucose metabolism (avoiding diabetes risk), no fluid retention or edema, and no concerning patterns of joint pain that can occur with growth hormone
Some research observations and anecdotal reports suggest potential effects, such as reduced inflammation and improved recovery, may appear within 12 weeks, depending on dosage and method of study