A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found they can improve tendon structure, strength, and post-exercise recovery when combined with resistance training, though the quality of evidence remains moderate. Innovation is exciting, but recommending injectable, unregulated peptides to patients, without clinical validation should give us pause
Methods We used a subset of Truveta Data to identify patients aged 18 years or older with overweight or obesity (defined as BMI over 27) and at least one medication dispense (i.e., prescription filled at a pharmacy) for a GLP-1 RA between January 2025 and July 2025
The medication itselfsemaglutideis the same regardless of manufacturer
Similarly to IGF-I, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) affects the survival and proliferation of endothelial cells, neurons and astrocytes in the brain, suggesting a potential therapeutic application in PD [32]
Waiting Period: You must wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking anything else, or taking other oral medications
