The distinction matters for the conversation with a provider: the label reflects absent evidence, not demonstrated injury, though absent evidence is still a reason for caution
Generic semaglutide looms as Canada grapples with rising obesity rates US-based online pharmacy snaps up Montreal digital health platform ahead of semaglutide patent expiry (Issue #350, 1,300 words, 6 minutes) Good morning, and welcome to the NPC Healthbiz Weekly e-newsletter from the National Pharmaceutical Congress and Chronicle Companies Hims & Hers Health, Inc., a publicly traded US online pharmacy, has entered the Canadian market following its acquisition of Livewell, a Montreal-based digital health platform focused on weight loss care
Research has demonstrated that sirtuin activity decreases proportionally with NAD+ depletion, with studies showing 50-70% reductions in sirtuin activity when cellular NAD+ levels decline by 30-40%
It works by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone your gut naturally releases after eating
This slows gastric movement and stomach emptying into the small intestine
If you are using Wegovy (semaglutide), one of your biggest concerns is likely logistical: Can I take my Wegovy pen on a plane? You might worry about airport security, temperature control, or how to manage your dosing schedule across different time zones