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They mimic the GLP-1 hormone released in the gut in response to eating
Key areas of investigation include modulation of the nitric oxide (NO) system through interaction with NOS isoforms, upregulation of growth factor receptors (including VEGFR2 and EGF receptor systems), and engagement of the FAK-paxillin signaling cascade associated with cell migration and adhesion
Result: LDL (bad cholesterol) Triglycerides HDL (good cholesterol) 3) Indications Hyperlipidemia Prevention of heart attack & stroke Coronary artery disease (CAD) Diabetes with high cholesterol 4) Common Doses 10 mg 20 mg 40 mg 80 mg (Usually once daily, at night preferred) 5) Important Side Effects Common: Muscle pain (myalgia) Headache Nausea Serious: Rhabdomyolysis (rare but dangerous) Liver toxicity ( LFTs) 6) Key Drug Interactions Avoid with: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., Clarithromycin) Azole antifungals Grapefruit juice Risk: Increased statin toxicity 7) Monitoring Parameters Lipid profile Liver function tests (LFTs) CK level (if muscle pain) 8) Clinical Pearl Statins are first-line drugs for cardiovascular risk reduction
Taube, J
That decision is made between you, your surgeon, and your prescribing physician, and it depends on your health and the procedure
Previous studies have demonstrated that the regulation of the immune system, endocrine system, and nervous system is strongly involved in the connection between the gut and the brain (Forsythe et al., 2010)
