GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription medications regardless of dose
Ridha Z et al, Aesthetic Surgery Journal 44(11):NP809-NP818, PMID 38874170) describes GLP-1 receptors on adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and fibroblasts in skin, and proposes that activation of these receptors may reduce protective cytokine production from ADSCs, increase oxidative stress on neighboring fibroblasts, reduce ATP production through altered glucose uptake, and indirectly reduce local estrogen production from dermal white adipose tissue
His personalized approach combines weight loss medications, nutrition coaching, and metabolic health strategies to help patients achieve sustainable, long-term wellness
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Moreover, a 2023 randomised clinical trial showed that patients who stop taking the drug after six months may regain up to 14 per cent of their lost weight
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