Thus, MASLD patients contrast to patients that have progressed to liver cirrhosis, as these patients are more susceptible to developing sarcopenia, a chronic catabolic state with increased energy expenditure, decreased appetite, low protein synthesis, and the development of ascites or portosystemic shunts that contribute to muscle atrophy (130)
They are evidenceguided interventions designed to optimize tissue healing and longterm function
Purported anti-aging benefits: While growth hormone (GH) secretagogues such as ipamorelin have been shown to increase lean body mass and decrease fat mass in seniors [11], long-term research shows that elevated GH levels may actually accelerate the aging process and lower life expectancy [12]
While both peptides stimulate growth hormone release, they differ in potency, intended use, body composition effects, and the type of results people typically pursue