3.2.3 Anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects Activation of GLP-1 receptors by dual agonists exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects within the liver microenvironment, which are crucial for preventing progression from steatosis to steatohepatitis and fibrosis
Since 2021, GLP-1s have eroded metformin as the preferred first-line therapy for many patients, despite metformins lower cost and oral administration
Plus, GLP-1 is involved in stress response and the HPA axis.[ref] The brain stem controls a lot of our basic, involuntary functions, such as heart rate and breathing
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We show readers that GLP-1RAs have also been found to significantly reduce the risks of heart failure, atherosclerosis (AS), and hypertension, highlighting their broad therapeutic potential
As the potential uses of these drugs expand, such as with recent approvals to prevent heart attacks and strokes in adults with cardiovascular disease who are overweight, the high cost and increased demand for these drugs may increase health spending
