Side effects tend to be mild and dose-dependent -- injection site reactions, temporary water retention, and mild tingling or flushing
This, in turn, boosts metabolic rate and activates a gene known as sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), also referred to as the "longevity gene." SIRT1 is involved in reducing the risk of various conditions such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer.
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Breastfeeding and GLP-1 Drugs Explained by Experts Right now, experts do not advise the use of GLP-1 medications while breastfeeding
Additionally, in vitro studies with pituitary cells suggest a similar increase in GH release upon exposure to DSIP, albeit with a notable decline at higher concentrations
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