The mechanisms underlying IGF-1's tendon repair effects involve activation of the IGF-1 receptor on tenocytes and tendon stem cells, leading to enhanced extracellular matrix synthesis, improved cellular migration to injury sites, and optimized remodeling of repair tissue
It was also shown to attenuate fatigue in endurance athletes in a small placebo-controlled trial
The much larger, headline-grabbing numbers associated with cagrilintide in the press figures in the low-to-mid 20% range come from Phase 3 trials of CagriSema , the combination with semaglutide, and are company-reported topline results, not standalone-cagrilintide data and not the peer-reviewed Phase 2 result cited above
Sleep plays a major role in recovery and hormone production
Many clients report mental sharpness and focus improvements - "brain fog lifting." Athletes often become enthusiastic clients because glutathione dramatically improves recovery time, helping clear lactate and metabolic waste that contribute to muscle fatigue