Beyond allowing patients to significantly reduce their weight, theyve been shown to have a constellation of other health benefits, like lowering the risk of heart disease and staving off diabetic kidney disease, Parkinsons, and Alzheimers
Keratosis Pilaris bumps are tiny, red and are often mistaken for other rashes or even small pimples
Fascinatingly, because GLP-1 receptors are also located in the areas of the brain associated with impulse control and reward, researchers are finding that these drugs can curb other addictive behaviours, too
These medications slow gastric emptying, meaning food moves through your digestive system at a reduced pace
In the UK, such products are regulated under the GB Cosmetic Products Regulation (retained from EU Regulation 1223/2009, overseen by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, OPSS)