This helps with weight loss in several ways: You feel full much sooner Hunger hormones, especially ghrelin, are reduced Portion sizes become naturally smaller Patients often find it easier to stay satisfied with less food Unlike GLP-1 medications, this is not something you have to remember every week, refill every month, or worry about whether insurance will still cover next year
While the therapy is still undergoing clinical evaluation, the success of these early treatments signals a transformative future in diabetes care
A study [12] concluded NAC may be a new treatment for the improvement of [circulating insulin levels] and insulin sensitivity in hyperinsulinemia patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Lastly, a systematic review and meta-analysis [13] of eighteen randomized controlled trials involving 2,185 women with PMOS demonstrated a significant reduction in total testosterone and significant increases in FSH levels
Now, we don't know exactly how much overlap exists between heavy drinkers and GLP-1 users, but given that this group consumes thousands of extra liquid calories per week, I think it's reasonable to assume high rates of overweight and obesity in this group