GLP-1 also stimulates your body to create more insulin which removes sugar from the bloodstream
It can activate the division and migration of epidermal cells, promote the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues, and accelerate wound healing
GLP-1(9-36)amide acts as an antagonist to the human pancreatic GLP-1 receptor[1][2]
Early studies suggest it may support angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, and normal cell activity
A systematic meta-analysis has corroborated these findings, confirming a significant association between GLP-1RA utilization and reduced glaucoma incidence in retrospective studies [108]
Addiction, Alzheimers, rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease are just some of the areas beyond obesity and diabetes showing potential as GLP-1 targets and igniting research around the globe all due to the underrecognized power of basic science