The VTA, located in the midbrain, plays an important role in reward and addiction by modulating how much dopamine is sent to the NAc
In women, especially after 35 (or even women over 40), they help regulate appetite, control blood sugar, and reduce cravings all of which become harder to manage during perimenopause and menopause
In the context of the global obesity epidemic, HFD-induced body weight gain gradually triggers metabolic disorders, notably type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), intricately intertwined with obesity
With compounded medications, potency can vary between batches and pharmacies
There has not been a substantial amount of evidence that directly ties semaglutide to headaches, and it is not listed as one of the common side effects, but it is a complaint that some users have made