If GLP-1 receptor modulation proves effective in reducing cravings and relapse risk, it could inaugurate an entirely new class of addiction therapeutics rooted in metabolic-neuroendocrine mechanisms
GLP-1 plays a powerful role in how our bodies manage glucose and appetite
Even if you end up at the same weight as you were before, metabolically, you are likely a lot less healthy, she says
Licensed weight loss medicines such as orlistat, semaglutide (Wegovy), and naltrexone/bupropion (Mysimba) do not typically alter the menstrual cycle through direct hormonal action
GLP-1 medications commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects, particularly during treatment initiation or dose escalation
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