In diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse models, 5-Amino-1MQ administered intraperitoneally produced a 7% reduction in body weight over 11 days compared to vehicle-treated controls, despite no change in food intake
Cognitive & Motor Function Support In rodent models of stroke, peptide BPC-157 administration has led to improvements in memory, locomotion, and coordination
While the move still needs the final stamp of approval from the FDA, placing these peptides in that less restricted category will allow compounders to create and sell these medications before their safety and effectiveness has been proven
Topol has been a loud voice of caution against the untested drugs
They work by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which: Stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner Suppresses glucagon release Slows gastric emptying Reduces appetite by acting on receptors in the brain It is important to note that Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is the formulation licensed for weight management in the UK