Its interest stems from pre-clinical research showing tissue-repair, anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective and angiogenic effects in animal models
These drugs, based on the GLP-1 hormone, seem to be everywhere at the moment helping people control their diabetes and lose weight, and offering hope that they might also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or even, one day, treat drug and alcohol addiction
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A comprehensive study of their pleiotropic effects may elucidate their function in addressing the other several facets of metabolic disorder, thereby justifying their high cost by preventing numerous problems
However, if blood sugar drops too low, a condition called hypoglycemia can occur
Inconsistencies across different mental health conditions reflect how little we really understand about brain disorders