Beyond weight loss, GLP-1s are currently approved for additional uses for people who have obesity, including Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction, Zepbound for sleep apnea, and Ozempic for slowing chronic kidney disease in people with Type 2 diabetes
Benefits of NAD + Semaglutide Cardiovascular Protection NAD repairs damaged cells and supports heart health
In the past I would have shrugged this off as just another weight-loss trend
In summary, the GLP-1 receptor remains an interesting and noteworthy target for the pharmacotherapy of central nervous system diseases, not only those related to neurodegeneration and substance abuse, but GLP-1RA drugs may also prove effective as adjunctive therapies in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression
"I just want to be clear because I don't ever want people to think 'she's not telling that part of her story,'" she said
Ozempic (semaglutide injection) Summary of Product Characteristics