Burns also noted that in 2024, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Ozempic had nearly half a billion dollars in advertising behind them, and asked a fair question: if these drugs work so well, why the need to market them so aggressively
Peripheral inflammatory markers in PD Cytokines and chemokines Building on the evidence discussed in the previous sections, increased peripheral levels of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines have emerged as a key feature of PD, reflecting systemic inflammatory dysregulation
The Dementia Risk Index functional Test (DRIfT) measures five key biomarkers strongly linked to cognitive function, brain ageing and dementia risk: Omega-3 essential fats that help build and protect brain cells Vitamin D supports brain, immune and cognitive health Homocysteine a marker linked to B vitamin status and increased dementia risk when elevated HbA1c measures average blood sugar balance over time Glutathione Index reflects antioxidant protection and oxidative stress in the brain and body Together, these create your personalised DRIfT score, helping identify areas that may need attention to support long-term brain health
Melatonin administration lowers biomarkers of oxidative stress and cardio-metabolic risk in type 2 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Patients taking Semaglutide (Wegovy) saw a 20% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)