Growth hormone production peaks in adolescence and declines through adulthood, and IGF-1, the downstream messenger that drives muscle protein synthesis and tissue repair, declines along with it
Together, you can talk about an action plan to manage symptoms, try medications that promote saliva production, or consider switching to a different medication other than semaglutide, depending on your medical needs and preferences
The news: Novo Nordisk filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers, accusing the company of unlawfully mass-marketing Novos GLP-1 drug semaglutidethe active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic
GLP-1 helps regulate appetite, slows digestion, and improves insulin response
His pioneering work on incretin hormones established the scientific foundation for GLP-1based therapies in type 2 diabetes