More recently, researchers are trying to understand the connection between active GLP-1 and sweet taste transmission to uncover new treatments for diabetes and obesity 19,20,21,22
Cons: Can be costly when medication is added
GLP-1s affect "brain areas that control hunger but also [act] on taste bud cells and brain regions that process taste and reward," study coauthor and a professor at the University of Bayreuth, Othmar Moser, said in a press release
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become powerful tools in the weight loss landscape
Moreover, for the dose of 2.4 mg semaglutide, the decrease in glycated hemoglobin was the highest (1.48% reduction with 2.4 mg semaglutide dose) compared with the other doses ( Another important component of the treatment with GLP-1RA is the inclusion of lifestyle interventions, including exercise and a low-calorie diet ( The safety profile of GLP-1RA drugs generally indicates a low incidence of side effects, although it depends on the dose and the administration mode
Recent studies have shown that GLP-1 use is associated with a reduction in cases of dementia among people with type 2 diabetes (something that's likely to also be true in a broader population of people at risk for dementia)