This model is especially common in chronic pain management, where medications are often used repeatedly over time without correcting the underlying cause
Clinical and animal studies note a good safety profile with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that might lessen irritation risk
These would include, for example, antacid medications that inhibit the bodys production of stomach acid, anti-cholesterol medications that block the production of cholesterol, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that block the uptake of serotonin to treat depression
Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN, USA), 2023
The liver is tasked with processing lipophilic (fat-soluble) environmental toxins, pharmaceutical drugs, and metabolic waste products into hydrophilic (water-soluble) compounds that can be safely excreted via urine or bile