glp-1 other benefits Can one drug do it all? Reviewing the expanding clinical universe of agonists Postulated benefits of GLP-1 RAs

Indeed, despite only modest expression of the GLP-1 receptor in the kidney, the renoprotective actions of GLP-1 and its receptor agonists have become an area of intensive investigation

Injections are subcutaneous and therefore tend to be less painful than intramuscular injections, particularly as the needles are smaller

A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 has anti-inflammatory actions independent of its metabolic actions

Over-the-counter anti-gas products containing simethicone (such as Gas-X or Mylanta Gas) work by breaking down gas bubbles in the digestive tract, potentially facilitating easier expulsion