FIGURE 4 2.3.1 Cytokine reduction Besides the glucose homeostasis controlling function of GLP-1RAs, its cytokine-reducing ability is gradually recognized, and thus, its potential therapeutic effect on eye diseases is starting to gain attention
References: [1] Chang CH, Tsai WC, Lin MS, Hsu YH, Pang JH
Nicotinic acid specifically causes flushingwarmth, redness, and tingling of the skinthough nicotinamide and newer precursors like nicotinamide riboside typically do not cause this effect
They go by the names of Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Trulicity those are the best-selling GLP-1 drugs, accounting for 70% of sales in 2023
This article covers exactly what the pill is, how it works, how it compares to the injectable version you may already know, and whether it might be the right fit for you