GLP-1s are generally well tolerated, with most gastrointestinal side effects subsiding over time

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This finding suggests that GLP-1 drugs could play a crucial role in neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment
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"But these are not medicines that have been tested in people who don't have overweight and obesity, or Type 2 diabetes." Unexpected benefit The results come after smaller studies and research on animals suggested that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the cravings for specific substances, including alcohol and nicotine