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Insulin Secretion Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar levels are high, helping to lower blood glucose
A: Wegovy (semaglutide at higher dose) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have received approval for obesity management in adults with BMI 30 (or 27 with metabolic complications)
Therefore, it seems to be of utmost importance to develop strategies and interventions that interfere with the aging process, prevent or at least mitigate age-associated diseases, and support healthy aging patterns, not only to elongate the lifespan but also to increase the healthspan - the phase of life spent in health, active, and in absent of chronic diseases (Seals et al., 2016)
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