Several studies suggest that similar to lipids, reductions in food intake via intestinal protein in rodents are due to CCK release and subsequent activation of VANs, as (1) intestinal protein infusion increases CCK in rodents and humans 188,189
Weight Loss Maintenance : GLP-1 medications have been shown to support ongoing weight loss efforts and help maintain weight loss over time
Some worry these drugs bypass deeper issues
Routes Subcutaneous (SubQ) injection and topical formulations are the two main research-use routes
Given the recognized window of opportunity in early PsA, future research should prioritize trials in patients with subclinical joint involvement, arthralgia, or early enthesitis, especially those with coexisting obesity or MetS
Most pharmacokinetic studies assessing the brain uptake of incretin mimetics have been conducted in animals, and translating these findings to human subjects and clinical outcomes remains uncertain