These medications bind to GLP-1 receptors located throughout the body, including the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and importantly, the central nervous system
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Now, we don't know exactly how much overlap exists between heavy drinkers and GLP-1 users, but given that this group consumes thousands of extra liquid calories per week, I think it's reasonable to assume high rates of overweight and obesity in this group
Evidencing changes indicate the possibility of prebiotics having neuroprotective, stress-buffering effects through the modulation of the MGBA by restoring microbial homeostasis, changing neuroendocrine responses, or affecting gene expression in stress-related brain regions (Burokas et al., 2017)
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