Notably, unlike Albuquerque and colleagues, our review included both published and ongoing studies, offering broader insights into the current landscape and future directions of GLP-1 receptor agonist research in PD
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It was approved in the UK in 2023 for weight management in adults with: BMI 30 kg/m (obesity), or BMI 27 kg/m (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition The medication works in several ways: Reduces hunger signals by acting on the brains appetite control centre Slows stomach emptying , creating longer-lasting fullness after meals Reduces food cravings , particularly for ultra-processed foods Clinical trials show that people taking Wegovy lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 68 weeks, compared to 2.4% with placebo
Tolerability Issues : The adverse events with the GLP-1-based therapies are primarily gastrointestinal and include nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea [82], leading to meaningful discontinuation rates that limit real-world effectiveness