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About half of drinkers on GLP-1s say they imbibed less
Nearly half of drinkers who take GLP-1 medications have reported declines in consumption, with the effect higher among those at risk of unhealthy alcohol use, a new Harvard study shows.
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Nearly half of drinkers who take GLP-1 medications have reported declines in consumption, with the effect higher among those at risk of unhealthy alcohol use, a new Harvard study shows. The work, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry , explores an unexpected side effect of GLP-1s used to treat diabetes and obesity. The drugs' effectiveness, particularly for weight loss , has caused them to skyrocket in popularity and, as use spread, anecdotal evidence emerged about improvements in heart health and mental well-being, and reduced cravings for alcohol among patients.
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