Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disorder, characterized not only by excessive fat accumulation but also by its association with a wide range of complications
According to another analysis [34], the published results, as a rule, show an improvement in some brain parameters (for example, hippocampal connectivity, glucose metabolism in the brain, hippocampal activation according to functional magnetic resonance imaging), but could not demonstrate a strong correlation with cognitive indicators
Published clinical trials have shown that GLP-1 medications can produce meaningful weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes, though individual results vary considerably based on medication, dosage, adherence, and other factors
According to Jennifer Norris, PA-C, a medical weight management specialist at Duke Health, GLP-1s are often hyped as 'miracle drugs', but the reality is more nuanced