Common side effects of local anesthetics include numbness of the tongue and lips, metallic taste, drowsiness, vision disturbances, blood vessel dilation, or ringing in the ears
In the 1980s and 1990s, scientists studying the lizards venom found a peptide (a small protein fragment) called exendin-4
Central nervous system effects include actions on hypothalamic appetite centers, contributing to reduced caloric intake and subsequent weight loss
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IV infusions deliver nutrients directly into the bloodstream for immediate circulation, while IM injections are absorbed more gradually through the muscle
Hamstring cramps and calf cramps are especially common in runners, cyclists, and people who sit for long periods, as tight hip flexors pull the pelvis forward, shortening the hamstrings