Research suggests that individuals with lupus may have lower levels of glutathione, which can contribute to the oxidative stress and inflammation commonly observed in the disease
Furthermore, Protein Atlas indicates that GLP-1 receptor protein (but not mRNA) is present in skeletal muscle, whilst conversely GLP-1 receptor mRNA (but not protein) is detected in adipose tissue
Natural GLP-1 is produced by the body, however, as we discussed earlier, it has a very short lifespan, and patients with T2D and other metabolic disorders can experience reduced secretion of the hormone or reduced sensitivity to it
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