Strikingly, separate manipulation of these populations demonstrated that activation of NTS GLP1R neurons triggers satiety in the absence of aversion, whereas activation of AP GLP1R neurons triggers strong aversion with food intake reduction
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After passing a kidney stone, most people feel immediate pain relief, but mild cramping, pink-tinged urine, and fatigue can linger for several days as the urinary tract [...] Read More
The TRIUMPH-4 trial showed that retatrutide at 12mg reduced: Systolic blood pressure: 14.0 mmHg reduction Non-HDL cholesterol: clinically meaningful improvement High-sensitivity C-reactive protein: significant reduction (a marker of systemic inflammation) Triglycerides: substantial decrease Tirzepatide produces similar cardiovascular improvements, with well-documented reductions in blood pressure, triglycerides, and inflammatory markers across the SURMOUNT and SURPASS programs