It appears to do this through several mechanisms including upregulation of growth factors involved in mucosal repair, reduction of inflammatory mediators, and support of gut barrier integrity
The injection of fentanyl elicited robust and long-lasting decreases in both Vt/Ti and PIF in vehicle-treated rats
Risks include nausea, cardiovascular effects, priapism (prolonged erection requiring emergency care), skin changes, and unknown long-term effects
Testing after a year catches any developing issues before they become problematic
It has been studied extensively in colitis models, where it reduces intestinal inflammation through the same NF-kB suppression mechanism that benefits skin inflammation
And with that reminder, I choke down the handfuls of blueberries