GLP-1 agonists work through GLP-1 receptors affecting appetite and glucose metabolism
Image Credit: Love Employee / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health , researchers detail a 10-month case report of a 34-year-old male with class 2 obesity and comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
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Furthermore, in vitro cellular and molecular methods demonstrated that Nle-AngIV stimulated dendritic spine numbers, increased spine size, and enhanced miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents in hippocampal neurons
The proposed mechanisms beyond weight loss include: Direct effects on hepatic lipid metabolism , reducing fat synthesis and enhancing fat oxidation Improved insulin sensitivity , addressing the underlying metabolic dysfunction Anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce hepatic inflammation Whilst these findings are promising, most evidence comes from clinical trials rather than real-world NHS practice
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