Iran-made weight-loss injection enters market / The effect of beetroot water on reducing blood pressure in the elderly

Pars Today – The head of the Endocrinology Department at Tehran University of Medical Sciences announced the entry of an Iran-made weight-loss injection into the market.

Alireza Esteghamati, the head of the Endocrinology Department at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, stated: "The most advanced Iranian weight-loss injection, named Spartina, for treating obesity and diabetes, has been distributed in pharmacies at one-fifth the price of its foreign counterpart."

According to Pars Today, Alireza Esteghamati stated at a press conference: "Tirzepatide, the Iranian version of the drug Mounjaro, leads to a 20 to 30 percent reduction in weight in individuals. This drug reduces appetite and is intended for the treatment of diabetes. It initially received approval for treating type 2 diabetes and reduces the three-month average blood sugar level by an average of 2.5%. It can sometimes even make diabetic patients independent of other medications or reduce the number of medications they need to take."

He added: "This drug can control type 2 diabetes by up to 90%. Many obese individuals suffer from apnea, and this drug can be effective for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and apnea. The drug can be used for at least one year, with maximum efficacy lasting up to three years. When combined with physical activity and a proper diet, its effectiveness can be further enhanced."

The effect of beetroot juice on reducing blood pressure in the elderly

The website SciTechDaily reported in an article: According to the findings of a large-scale study, the ability of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to reduce blood pressure in older adults is likely linked to measurable changes in the community of oral bacteria. This effect, which results from the conversion of nitrate to nitric oxide, was only observed in older individuals and offers a natural strategy for improving cardiovascular health. The research, led by scientists at the University of Exeter in the UK, compared the responses of young and older participants to beetroot juice. Previous studies had already proven that diets rich in nitrate can help reduce blood pressure—an effect that plays an important role in lowering the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases.