Neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, endothelial cells, and pericytes all express GLP-1 receptors, positioning incretin signaling to influence neuronal metabolism, synaptic support, neuroinflammation, myelination, vascular integrity, and bloodbrain barrier function [22]
While more research is needed to confirm long-term outcomes, current evidence supports its use in supervised clinical settings
When calories drop too low, your body turns to muscle as fuel because it is metabolically expensive tissue that the body will sacrifice to conserve energy during perceived starvation
Your provider will map out the safest way to switch based on which medications are involved