Although this pilot study is a preliminary step in addressing this novel research area, future studies with larger sample sizes and extended intervention durations are recommended to confirmed its observations
Its once-weekly injection, reduced nausea, and muscle-sparing properties make it a potentially better option than some of the current weight loss drugs on the market, particularly for people with obesity who are also managing blood sugar levels and blood pressure
Right now, many payers are taking a wait and see approach. Allen noted that some patients are seeing adverse effects when taking these drugs, such as vomiting and nausea, and are likely to regain weight after discontinuing the medications, which also leads to the hesitation
On the other hand, leptin can influence both innate as well as adaptive immunity related to cancer
Others have linked low glutathione levels to lack of sleep in animals and in people with certain sleep disorders
Mulder TPJ, Janssens AR, Verspaget HW, Lamers C