Lyfgenia (lovo-cel), a lentiviral gene therapy, led to complete resolution of vaso-occlusive events in 28 of 32 patients
Off-Label Use V
Common Questions About Constipation and GLP-1s Yes, fiber supplements can worsen constipation on GLP-1s, especially if you add a large dose all at once or don't drink enough fluids
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have become something of a cultural lightning rod over the past few years originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, these weekly injections work by mimicking a hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite, leading to significant weight loss in many users
Supporting this notion, GLP-1 RAs are reported to decrease reactive oxygen species production in endothelial cells, reduce circulating markers of inflammation, and slow atherosclerotic plaque formation by inhibiting the expression of adhesion molecules [43, 52]