The NTS itself contains GLP-1 producing neurons which signal to decrease food-based reward in the mesolimbic VTA and NAc, which in turn impact memory and emotional processing in the hippocampus and amygdala [40]
And so people can make an informed decision as to whether or not they want to take that risk, along with consultation with the doctors
It is a critical regulator of antioxidant activity, detoxification, and immune function
In a 2021 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, participants treated with semaglutide lost an average of about 15 percent of their body weight, compared with a loss of 2.4 percent in the placebo group
It works by mimicking the effects of GIP and GLP-1, which help to increase insulin secretion, reduce glucagon secretion, and slow gastric emptying, leading to improved blood sugar control and weight loss