Assessing the role of ghrelin and the enzyme ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT) system in food reward, food motivation, and binge eating behavior
However, topical use has some limitations compared to injection including lower systemic absorption, effects mainly limited to use area, and possibly slower onset of benefits
Some people may prefer current injectable GLP-1 medications due to their potential for greater weight loss or the simplicity of weekly injections
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Use of GLP-1 drugs is highest among adults who report being diagnosed with conditions these drugs are prescribed to treat, including those who have ever been told by a doctor that they have diabetes (57% ever used, including 45% currently using), heart disease (40% ever, 29% currently), and those that have been told by a doctor that they are overweight or obese in the past five years (34% ever, 23% currently)
Hennen J, Krumholz HM , Radford MJ, Meehan TP