They want to moderate, not quit completely
Selenium biochemistry and its role for human health
It is not best suited for severe osteoarthritis, advanced cartilage loss, major joint deformity, complete tendon rupture, fracture, or injuries requiring surgical evaluation
list prices (2025): $900$1,300 per month without insurance $11,000$16,000 per year at retail pricing Manufacturer coupons typically expire after 612 months Coverage reality: Medicare: limited obesity coverage Medicaid: varies by state Employer plans: increasingly restrictive prior authorization Weight regain often occurs after discontinuation Projected pricing trends: Near-term (35 years): modest price erosion, not collapse Medium-term (510 years): biosimilars and next-gen entrants may reduce prices 3050% Long-term: combination therapies likely raise per-patient spend again This is not a short-course drug market
[78] Kava dermopathy [edit] Long-term and heavy kava consumption is associated with a reversible skin condition known as "kava dermopathy", or kanikani (in the Fijian language), characterised by dry and scaly skin covering the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and back
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