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Declarations Acknowledgements This work was supported in part by NIA grant R01 AG057381 (Ladiges, PI)
In the STEP and SURMOUNT trials: Constipation was reported in up to 24% of patients on semaglutide 18-23% of patients on tirzepatide experienced constipation It is one of the top three side effects of these medications and is more frequent in those who: Lose weight rapidly Eat low-fiber diets Are female (due to hormonal factors affecting gut motility) Conventional Treatment Approaches Most providers recommend over-the-counter (OTC) remedies such as: Stool softeners (docusate) Fiber supplements (psyllium, methylcellulose) Laxatives (PEG 3350, senna, Mag Citrate) These can help in the short term but do not address the root cause
This leads to IB degradation and the nuclear translocation of NF-B subunits (such as p65/RelA and p50), enabling the transcription of target genes