Reported side effects of corticosteroids include: Hydroelectrolytic disorders: sodium retention, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, hypertension Musculoskeletal: muscle weakness, myopathy, loss of muscle mass, aggravation of myasthenic symptoms in myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of the head of the femur and humerus, pathologic fracture of long bones, tendon rupture Dermatological: impaired wound healing, atrophy and thinning of the skin, fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, facial erythema, increased sweating, suppression of reactions to skin tests, allergic dermatitis, urticaria, and angioedema
D-carnitine: This type is the optical isomer (mirror image) of L-carnitine
Users also report joint and nerve pain
It is an oxidized version of the drug vinblastine
EpitalON vs PinealON: A Quick Orientation While both are peptide bioregulators from YourProtocol, EpitalON and PinealON have distinct profiles: EpitalON (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) Associated with the pineal gland Research focus on circadian rhythms and neuroendocrine function Tetrapeptide structure (4 amino acids) Studied for telomerase activity PinealON (Glu-Asp-Arg) Associated with brain and central nervous system Research focus on cognitive function Tripeptide structure (3 amino acids) Studied for neuroprotective properties Many people interested in peptide bioregulators use both, sometimes referred to as the "Dual-System Protocol" by YourProtocol
Liposomal: Available as capsules or in liquid form, liposomal glutathione offers excellent digestive and cellular absorption