Nora Volkow, who was involved with the study and is director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, told the New York Times more studies are absolutely needed to investigate any cause and effect involved
These mechanisms collectively reduce appetite and promote weight loss, making it an effective option for individuals struggling with metabolic conditions
The gastrointestinal tract is designed to break peptides down into amino acids, which is why insulin and most other peptide drugs have historically required injection
In controlled lab models, researchers have observed changes in fibroblast behavior when these cells are exposed to the peptide, including shifts in signaling activity tied to tissue structure
And GLP-1s can also produce plenty of side effects, which, in combination with their high costs and shortages, prompts most patients to stop taking the drugs within the same year
People sometimes think that taking these medications is the easy way to lose weight, says Gary Foster, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Chief Scientific Officer at WeightWatchers
