For people with lupus, this added benefit could be an important consideration, particularly if they have other risk factors for heart disease
But in the short run, GI side effects like Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can leave you dehydrated, and dehydration can cause a temporary drop in kidney function that shows up as a rising creatinine and a falling eGFR
This short phase IIa IMODALS trial, as a prelude to the phase IIb/III MIROCALS trial, showed that low-dose IL-2 (aldesleukin) produces a robust upregulation of the peripheral T reg cell count and a lowering of at least one inflammatory mediator (MCP-1/CCL2)
A study found that GLP-1 receptor agonists effectively decrease cravings for high-fat, high-sugar foods, supporting healthier eating patterns
Native GLP-1 is degraded within minutes
More than 20 years ago, I was told Id need a knee replacement