For example, secretory IgA (sIgA) antibodies are predominantly produced at gastrointestinal mucosa and prevent microbial infection by inhibiting gastrointestinal pathogens adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract
GLP-1 for sleep apnea, alcohol use and cancer risk GLP-1s may address conditions well beyond metabolic diseases: Obstructive sleep apnea: Emerging data suggest GLP-1s improve apnea symptoms. Alcohol use disorder: Patients using liraglutide or semaglutide reduced alcohol consumption by nearly two-thirds. Obesity-related cancers: An observational study of 6,000 adults found that GLP-1 receptor agonists halved the risk of obesity-related cancers compared with usual care
In some cases, men may need to have their testosterone supplement doses lowered or discontinued, especially if their testosterone normalizes while on weight loss medications
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About the Authors Jordan Feigenbaum, MD Jordan Feigenbaum, Founder of Barbell Medicine, has an academic background including a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Master of Science in Anatomy and Physiology, and Doctor of Medicine