For example, one of the most notable trials on the subject is the ELAD trial, which stands for Evaluating Liraglutide in Alzheimer's Disease. This 12-month RCT reported that liraglutide improves cognitive function and MRI volume in the temporal lobe and whole cortex, suggesting a potential benefit in treating Alzheimer's [21]
When to consider dose adjustments If appetite control has weakened significantly by six months or weight loss has stalled completely for six to eight weeks despite dietary adherence, increasing your dose may reignite progress
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Observational links between GLP-1 exposure, lower hs-CRP, and fewer cerebrovascular/neurodegenerative events fit this biology, although only dedicated AD trials can confirm true disease modification