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In addition, this side effect is quite uncommon, with only 36 cases being reported to the United States FDA over a 16-year period

It is used to manage alcoholic fatty liver (disease that occurs due to heavy alcohol use), liver fibrosis/cirrhosis (scarring of liver due to excessive consumption of alcohol), and hepatitis (inflammation of liver) in affected individuals

Ozempics active ingredient semaglutide is a synthesized version of a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is found in the pancreas, stomach and brain

Brain GLP-1/IGF-1 signaling and autophagy mediate exendin-4 protection against apoptosis in Type 2 diabetic rats

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