Emerging research is also exploring their potential effects on the brain, including whether they can help reduce cravings for drugs, alcohol and nicotine
In other words, while GLP-1s may quiet food-related thoughts in the short term, they can also interrupt the deeper recovery work of learning to trust your body, nourish yourself consistently, and develop a peaceful relationship with food
The changes resulted in a decrease in serum GLP-1 along with insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
Yes, combining both therapies is possible and may offer complementary benefits, though cost and tolerability must be considered
Alcohol damages the gut microbiome and intestinal lining, which in turn sends inflammatory signals to the brain through the vagus nerve