Decreased leptin levels, a hormone produced by fat cells that signals energy availability to the brain, may affect the pulsatile release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus
Carotenoids, such as -carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, and lycopene, not only have antioxidant effects but can also be converted into Vitamin A, participating in a variety of physiological processes [418]
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Clinical data shows that patients using GLP-1 medications sustain their weight loss much more successfully over a period of years compared to those using short-term suppressants
These medications may also support improved insulin function and more stable glucose levels, helping reduce the metabolic fluctuations that can lead to overeating
[2] This therapy is used primarily for diagnosed growth hormone deficiency, for example, in children who fail to grow due to inadequate GH production