Video Abstract Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a significant global public health challenge characterized by its high prevalence, limited awareness, unfavorable prognosis, and substantial medical costs
Whey protein contains all 9 essential amino acids
Like most supplements, these products arent FDA-regulated , so they dont go through the same testing for safety, quality, or results as prescription medications meaning theres no real proof they work or that they even contain the ingredients they claim to
demonstrated that exogenous IGF-1 administration reduces functional deficits and accelerates recovery in a rat Achilles tendon injury model ( In vitro studies further support its therapeutic potential, showing that IGF-1 modulates inflammatory responses, stimulates tenocyte proliferation and migration, and enhances collagen synthesis (Olesen et al., 2021)