Not in a simple, across-the-board way
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Whilst GLP-1 receptor activation can exert multiple direct neuroprotective effects, the protective influence of GLP-1 receptor agonists may occur indirectly through the restoration of the dysfunctional insulin signaling associated with neurodegenerative disease
This distinguishes it from better-known compounds such as semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), which targets only the GLP-1 receptor, and from tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), which is a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist
However, we now know that when blood sugar levels get under control, the GIP receptor starts to work more effectively again, and as this is a very strong receptor, there is a good case for developing therapies that target the GLP-1 receptor and the GIP receptor simultaneously
Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 32 , 218225