The impact of DN extends beyond the individual, affecting public health systems due to the associated morbidity and mortality
For example, in one study that used middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) to explore the effects of Cyn in cerebral ischemiareperfusion (I/R), Cyn induced the activation of Nrf2 and peroxisome proliferative activated receptor (PPAR), contributing to the inhibition of the NF-B inflammatory pathway and potentially exerting antioxidant effects, thereby attenuating neuroinflammation and cerebral infarction (Li et al., 2019)
This indicates that there are mechanisms that go well beyond just weight loss or glucose lowering, she says
To help you lose weight, this drug is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior modification, and low-calorie food plan
Nick Barringer, Ph.D., R.D.N., is a nutritional physiologist, registered dietitian, and certified strength and conditioning coach