Preliminary findings point to possible contributions to astrocyte functioning and the regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule central to neuronal stability and neurogenesis
Ho points out that the research shows that survodutide causes more visceral fat loss and less muscle loss compared to current GLP-1 medications
For women with insulin resistance related to PCOS or metabolic syndrome, GLP-1s can help alongside weight loss
The main concerns include: 1
Lower glucagon levels help prevent excess glucose release and the hunger that often follows blood sugar swings
Despite differing etiologies, they share a few pathophysiologic mechanisms such as oxidative stress, hair cycle dysregulation, and impaired follicular keratinocyte and dermal papilla cell proliferation [2,3,4]