Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Shaun Noorian discuss the stigmas and misinformation around compounding pharmacies, anabolic steroids, and the pursuit of better health.
Dr. Lyon brought Shaun on her show because she trusts Empower’s compounded medications to deliver optimal patient care. She believes more people should know about the benefits she’s seen and experienced from compounded medications.
In this segment, Dr. Lyon hopes to dispel the negative stigma and connotation some compounding pharmacies unduly receive. Dr. Lyon mentions her disagreement with some physicians who are misinformed about compounding.
Debunking Compounding Myths
Unlike what has been retorted by some, compounding pharmacies offer a unique, personalized therapy for patients according to their personal needs. Many compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities are heavily regulated by the FDA, state, and federal government.
Rebranding Anabolic Steroids
Dr. Lyon is a strong proponent of using testosterone in hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. Despite its usefulness and potential benefits, it is sometimes treated as an unsafe option. Dr. Lyon credits this to the negative stigma anabolic steroids receive from the sports industry.
Shaun sheds insight on how Congress was encouraged not to place anabolic steroids on the FDA’s controlled substance list by numerous health organizations. However, Congress decided differently, citing a negative connotation from athlete use.
Dr. Lyon believes changing the narrative around anabolic steroids can potentially improve the health of people around the world.
Ongoing Research
Empower was founded on and motivated by the desire for accessible, affordable medication. Staying true to its roots, Empower is active in ongoing research trials.
Often, research can be cumbersome and expensive, making the outcome of no value to big-name pharmaceutical companies. However, Empower, along with the entire compounding industry and healthcare system, could benefit from new medical science in the form of clinical research.
By partnering with research organizations, Empower is helping to shape the future of compounding and healthcare.
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