It has been reported that ASTs, such as monothiol glutaredoxin, glutaredoxin (GRX), thioredoxin (TRX), thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), ferritin, monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDAR), peroxiredoxin (PrxR), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GR), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), have various ROS scavenging enzyme activities 60,61
But too many of them can overwhelm your natural antioxidant defenses and lead to oxidative stress, says Staheli
None are controlled trials
While the medications suppress appetite, Alloy empowers clients to build strength, confidence, and sustainable routines
BPC-157 focuses on gastric and tissue protection pathways, while TB-500 is linked to actin regulation and cell migration
It was removed from FDA Category 2 effective April 22, 2026, and is scheduled for Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee discussion on July 23, 2026