these effects may be mediated indirectly rather than via direct brain action, since semaglutide may have limited ability to cross the BBB [49]
It plays a central role in appetite regulation, blood sugar control, and feeling satisfied after eating
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Because the brain has the highest mitochondrial energy demand of any organ, even subtle changes in mitochondrial energy production preferentially can affect brain function
The convergence of GLP-1 signaling with pathways of aginginsulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, neuroinflammationsuggests these drugs may influence healthspan, not just body weight. (de Cabo & Mattson, 2019) For women entering their 50s and 60s, this convergence is especially powerful
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