GLP-1 is a glucose-dependent intestinal hypoglycemic peptide hormone secreted by L cells in the terminal jejunum, ileum and colon
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Whats perhaps most fascinating, though, is that it has been specifically tested by physicians on patients who are on GLP1s
Systemic lupus erythematosus SLE is an autoimmune disorder distinguished by nuclear autoantibodies, which can lead to the generation of immune complexes and inflammation in multiple organs [286]
In another 2025 study by Qeadan and colleagues that used electronic health data from over 1.3 million individuals with a history of alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, researchers found that individuals with alcohol use disorder (n=817,309) prescribed GLP-1 medications experienced about 50% fewer alcohol intoxication events over the 2-year period compared to patients who didnt receive the medications (Qeadan et al., 2025)
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