Swiss scientists from Berne University have revealed the unexpected positive effects of popular preparations to reduce weight – not only control the appetite, but also improve the mental state of patients. The study was presented annually Congress European Obesity Study Association (EASO).
The GLP-1 receptor agonists class (overpical and others), which initially created for diabetes treatment, has a significant effect on mental health. It improves the mood and quality of life, reduces depression anxiety and symptoms, and is safe for patients with serious mental disorders.
The leading author of the study. “These drugs may have antidepressant effect due to anti -inflammatory properties, Sig said Sigrid Breith.
According to the study, mental disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression) are three times more likely to experience obesity.
The analysis of the application of the use of drugs based on GLP-1, as shown, developed mental prosperity and quality of life in people with schizophrenic spectrum disorders, major depressive disorders and bipolar effective disorder.
For adults without mental illnesses, injection to reduce weight had a more positive effect on mental health than insulin and other antidiabetic drugs.
Despite encouraging results, experts emphasize that the use of such drugs cannot be a long -term solution. However, it can emphasize the physical and mental health relationship by giving new expectations in the complex treatment of both obesity and mental disorders.
Previously, scientists learnedGLP-1 agonists can change the food habits of the drugs of the class of agonists, reluctance against oily and sweet foods.
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Source: Gazeta
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