11 12 GLP-1s lower blood sugar, blood pressure, body weight, and inflammationall of which reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels 13 GLP-1 receptors are found in the heart and arteries, where they may also improve endothelial function, increase nitric oxide, and reduce oxidative stress, helping stabilize plaque and improve how the heart uses energy, especially during stress
GLP-1s look promising for substance use disorders, but we dont yet know how effective they might be
The MHRA's Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk) has received some reports of anxiety-related symptoms with semaglutide products, though causality has not been definitively established
Yes, even though semaglutide was originally introduced as a subcutaneous injection (Ozempic, Wegovy), an oral version hit the market just a couple of years later