No human safety data : The complete absence of human clinical trials means the safety profile, side effects, optimal dosing, and pharmacokinetics in humans are entirely unknown Animal-to-human translation is uncertain : Metabolic differences between mice and humans mean that the magnitude of effects (e.g., weight loss, grip strength improvement) may not translate
A study on liraglutide and PCOS showed that the medication helped improve ovulation rates and reproductive hormone levels in women with the condition
Lattouf R, Younes R, Lutomski D, Naaman N, Godeau G, Senni K, Changotade S
In the main trial approximately 47% of participants discontinued treatment due to adverse events, depending on the dose, with higher doses linked to increased discontinuation
These breaks allow the body to reset and prevent potential tolerance development while maintaining long-term research viability