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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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12 health benefits of alpha-lipoic acid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Improves blood sugar “As an antioxidant , alpha-lipoic acid works to neutralize free radicals in the body, thus reducing inflammation,” says Nancy Mitchell , a registered nurse and a contributing writer at Assisted Living. But it is also needed to assist in breaking down carbohydrates into glucose for energy.”