Researchers believe these benefits may come from improvements in cardiovascular health, reduced inflammation, better metabolic control, and improved liver health
Their effectiveness depends heavily on regular, sustained use
A study led by researchers from the University of Queensland has shown that semaglutide, the active component in weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, is effective in promoting weight loss in people with schizophrenia without negatively impacting psychotic symptoms
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Relative expression levels were determined by real-time PCR on a Bio-Rad CFX Connect or Real-Time System (CFX96 Real-Time System) using SYBR Green or the PowerUp SYBR Green kit (Thermo Fisher Scientific), and the primer sequences are listed in Supplemental Methods
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