The edible fruit is used both as food and in medicine to treat diabetes, cancer, viral infections, and immune disorders
Diabetes 50:14641471 Ghibu S, Richard C, Vergely C, Zeller M, Cottin Y, Rochette L (2009) Antioxidant properties of an endogenous thiol: alpha-lipoic acid, useful in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases
The FDA prescribing information for tirzepatide includes warnings about acute pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and acute kidney injury risk with dehydration
Until such data are available, supplementation should be tailored individually and administered under the guidance of healthcare professionals
Intolerable side effects that prevent dose escalation or cause treatment discontinuation require medical discussion