TAO is characterized by an increase in orbital contents that can cause the orbit to expand to even eight times the normal size, with a risk of secondary intraocular pressure increase, optic nerve compression, subsequent myofiber degeneration leading to fibrosis, and restraint effects on the affected muscle leading to restrictive myopathy and diplopia (335)
Research has shown that ALC can increase the amount of ATP produced in the body for energy and is one of the premiere anti-aging compounds, especially in relation to brain and nervous system deterioration
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Vulnerability factors include early life trauma, poor social support, co-existing medical conditions, genetic predisposition and sex-based differences (Lai and Xiong, 2025)