Thats because exendin-4 was close enough in its amino-acid sequence to provide the same effects as GLP-1, yet different enough that the same enzymes that broke down GLP-1 so quickly didnt have the same effect
There were cases of MTC reported in patients who took liraglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) after the drug was put on the market
Thus, every system in the body can be affected by the state of the glutathione system, especially the immune system, the nervous system, the gastrointestinal system, the lungs and the eyes
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It is also used by the body to produce a form of vitamin A that is important for ocular health and can help our eyes ability to adjust to low lighting conditions