She adds, Another important factor to remember is that many of the benefits of these supplements have been studied in the oral doses, but there are limited studies in patch formulations. Risks and side effects of GLP-1 patches Because GLP-1 patches are classified as dietary supplements, theyre not regulated with the same strict standards as prescription medications
the cohort included 13,204 GLP-1 RA users and 13,204 nonusers.The researchers observed associations for GLP-1 RA use with lower risks for stroke/transient ischemic attack, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, emergency department visits, and mortality (hazard ratios, 0.87, 0.69, 0.83, 0.79, and 0.56, respectively)."As an obesity medicine physician scientist who regularly cares for patients with complex inflammatory conditions, this study reinforces what many of us have suspected clinically -- that the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists extend well beyond blood sugar control and weight loss and may fundamentally alter the disease trajectory for some of our highest-risk patients," Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., M.P.H., member of the American Heart Association Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Council, said in a statement.Abstract/Full TextMore Information.Sign up for our weekly HealthDay newsletter
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Adolescents saw a similar reduction in body weight over the same period
