Combination therapy with arsenic trioxide, all-trans retinoic acid, and chemotherapy in acute promyelocytic leukemia patients with various relapse risks
While these drugs have gained increased attention in the past decade, GLP-1, as a hormone, was first identified in the eighties
Preliminary research suggests the peptide stimulates proteoglycan synthesis in cartilage, which may benefit osteoarthritis (Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, 2010)
This physiological effect, while not necessarily harmful, may contribute to the sensation of heart palpitations reported by some patients
Official guidance from UK health authorities The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends GLP-1 drugs for patients with type 2 diabetes or with a very high BMI 12
however, this isn't directly linked to significant weight loss