At our Manhattan practice, were seeing increasing numbers of patients using GLP-1 medications, often without realizing the potential impact these medications can have on mood, anxiety, and overall psychological wellbeing
Central nervous system applications represent a particular area of interest, as peptides may offer advantages for modulating brain function with reduced systemic effects
Luo JL, Hammarqvist F, Andersson K, Wernerman J: Surgical trauma decreases glutathione synthetic capacity in human skeletal muscle tissue
Tirzepatide has not been studied specifically for osteoarthritis outcomes in a dedicated trial, though weight loss from any intervention typically improves joint pain
Weight loss on semaglutide happens even without exercise, but combining the medication with physical activity produces better outcomes