10.3390/nu17182930 Nutrients
As mentioned, the majority of the research on GLP-1s for PCOS has been in folks who have a higher weight, so its not clear how much of the benefits would translate to people with the condition who fall at lower weights, nor is it known whether the latter folks can safely take these drugs
When theres sub-optimal glucose and highly active neurons have limited access to energy, they dysfunction and ultimately die on a chronic basis. The most active neurons are in regions of learning and memory, Fillit said, making them more susceptible to glucose deprivation and, ultimately, neurodegeneration
Patients often report: More energy and improved mood Better sleep Reduced need for medications like insulin or blood pressure meds Less joint pain and inflammation A sense of empowerment and confidence Because we treat weight as a medical issuenot a personal failure our patients feel supported, not judged
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