Rapid weight loss, reduced appetite, and altered nutrient intake can negatively affect bone density a particular concern for women who already face hypoestrogenic states from certain endometriosis treatments
The current standard operating procedure by the European Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) recommends the use of MTT reduction as parameter to make prediction on the skin irritancy of substances using EpiSkin TM test method, while IL-1 endpoint is regarded as a useful adjunct to MTT assay 48
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment options
That said, talk to your functional medicine physician if you have a medical condition, are on medications, or have or implanted devices
Low-molecular-weight collagen peptides supplement promotes a healthy skin: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
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