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doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.27573, PMID: [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 2

Choosing between them isnt just about which one is stronger. Its about understanding how your body responds, what your overall health looks like, and what youre ultimately trying to improvewhether its appetite, blood sugar, weight, or healthspan

These findings represent substantial improvements over traditional anti-obesity medications and approach the efficacy levels historically associated with bariatric surgery
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 14.Nevola R., Alfano M., Pafundi P.C., Brin C., Gragnano F., Calabr P., Adinolfi L.E., Rinaldi L., Sasso F.C., Caturano A
As stated, the WL effects of GLP-1RAs are notable, and potential additional benefits should also be considered, especially in managing comorbidities such as diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors

Through these mechanisms, GLP-1RAs activate multiple pathways, reduce inflammation, improve mitochondrial function, modulate proteostasis, and promote synaptic plasticity (4852), a profile well suited to the multifactorial nature of NDDs
