One study published in the Journal of Rheumatology found that lupus patients had significantly lower levels of glutathione compared to healthy controls
Glutathione may also react with other medications, such as blood thinners
Whether this is a direct action of metformin on GLP-1 release, and whether some of the glucose-lowering effect of metformin occurs due to GLP-1 release, is unknown
Tasset I, Drucker-Coln R, Pea J et al (2010) Antioxidant-like effects and protective action of transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression caused by olfactory bulbectomy
In contrast, Ozempic offers a standardized treatment plan with predictable outcomes
Other side effects Besides this, semaglutide comes with common side effects like gastrointestinal issues