IH contributes to the development of systemic complications, including neurocognitive impairment (Yang et al., 2013), pulmonary hypertension (Kholdani et al., 2022)
Athletes face suspension, disqualification, or other penalties if the peptide is detected in drug testing
Ultrastructural alteration of pulmonary capillary endothelial glycocalyx during endotoxemia
Funding This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health (R01 AR042527, R01 HL117913, R01 AI108906, R01 HL142068, and P01 HL129941 to CW and R01 AI108891, R01 AG045779, U19 AI057266, and R01 AI129191 to JG
Extracts of pomegranate and beetroots are excellent options to prevent the breakouts
Patients should consult with their providers now to transition to alternative therapies