Simultaneously, central receptor activation modulates hypothalamic nuclei associated with appetite integration and autonomic metabolic output
Promotes Healthy Aging As we age, our bodies are more susceptible to oxidative stress and inflammation, which can lead to chronic disease
Considering the prolonged half-life of most GLP-1 agonists currently prescribed, it is unfeasible to withhold these agents for weeks prior to surgery to achieve normalisation of gastric function with unknown impact on aspiration rates, appreciating the detrimental effects of poorer glycaemic control on withholding these agents and associated higher risk of peri/postoperative complications (major cardiovascular events, poor wound healing, increased wound infection etc.)
1) Fights Oxidative Stress Glutathione reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress in the body, which would otherwise damage cells and DNA
Dehydration can significantly exacerbate feelings of fatigue, making it crucial to stay hydrated
The overproduction of tyrosinase contributes to hyperpigmentation one of the biggest skin concerns that people with more melanated skin often have (though hyperpigmentation can affect skin tones across the spectrum)