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The records didnt include detailed information about which GLP-1 drug each patient was taking, though medications documented included semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, sold as Victoza and Saxenda
When the bodys normal cycle of destruction and repair tips more towards destruction and moves away from repair we see disruptions in the proper functioning of the immune system, we see an increase in inflammation, and we see an increase in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, depression, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia
Thats great for healing, but long-term use can overstimulate growth pathways we dont want active indefinitely
They also act on appetite centers in the hypothalamus, reducing hunger signals
In comparison, prescription GLP-1 weight-loss drugs lead people to lose 15-20% of their body weight