Wegovy (semaglutide): 7% of adults taking the 2.4 mg dose, and 4% of pediatric patients 12 years and older taking the 2.4 mg dose
These therapies not only target weight loss but also address underlying metabolic and hormonal factors that contribute to obesity and aging
GLP-1 RAs Hold Promising Potential for Reduction of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors additional benefits : Brain: Appetite suppression, nerve protection, and decreased neuroinflammation Heart: Decreased blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), reduced total cholesterol levels, lowered endothelial dysfunction, and increased heart rate Liver: Decreased glucose production Pancreas: Increased insulin secretion, decreased glucagon secretion, B islet cell proliferation GI Tract: Decreased gastric emptying Because these drugs cause weight loss, it is not clear whether the GLP-1 RAs or the weight loss reduces cardiometabolic risks
The potential role of ischaemia-reperfusion injury in chronic, relapsing diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Long COVID, and ME/CFS: evidence, mechanisms, and therapeutic implications
Insulin signaling can promote cell proliferation and survival, while excess circulating glucose can fuel rapid cell growth and contribute to cell death resistance, promoting cancer development and progression