If validated in adequately powered human trials, this would be a genuinely new mechanism for substance use disorders, rooted in metabolic signalling rather than monoamine modulation
Compounded medications may lack the testing and safety guarantees of brand names
"These are all open questions." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Akshaya Bhagavathula, Ph.D., an associate professor of epidemiology at North Dakota State University and a fellow of the American College of Epidemiology, said the study is too small to prove causation, and offers an "interesting signal, not a conclusion." Bhagavathula, who was not involved in the study, cautioned that a weaker early buzz could actually lead some people to drink more
This study investigated whether PEGylated liposomes encapsulating RSV (LipRSV) could modulate oxidative and behavioral alterations in a valproic acid (VPA)-induced rat model of ASD
An important nuance to consider: early data suggests that the muscle loss that results from GLP-1 use may not be all bad