It rejuvenates skin by stimulating collagen production, improving elasticity, and fading hyperpigmentation and skin spots
In a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial, cortisone injections had no benefit over a saline placebo injection at either the 3-months or 6-months follow-up after the injection (Nissen et al, 2019)
The amount of cytochrome c oxidase negative muscle fibers in treated mice decreased by 30%, the citrate synthase activity in muscle as a marker of mitochondrial biogenesis was doubled, liver lipid levels were restored and muscle mitochondrial ultrastructure was normalized (no ragged red fiber-like muscle fibers or mitochondria with distorted structure and cristae on electron microscopy)
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