Those receptor systems are GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors
This can lead to a reduction in overall body fat, which can contribute to weight loss
During weight loss phases, testosterone helps preserve existing muscle while GLP-1 agonists prevent the metabolic slowdown and lean mass loss that typically accompanies calorie deficit
Some studies suggest it can influence the expression or signaling of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), contributing to its neuroprotective and wound-healing properties observed in preclinical research
This creates a disconnect
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