Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells, affecting approximately one in three UK adults
Orlistat operates by inhibiting enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract responsible for fat digestion, consequently reducing fat absorption by ~30% [65]
In addition, we discuss the increase in the endogenous secretion of this hormone through various stimuli (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, gut microbiota, bacteria-derived molecules, bile acids, lipids, fatty acids, polyphenols, etc.) or by the increase of GLP-1-producing cells, i.e., L-cells, which can be an appropriate approach for the management of diabetes
Suggested to induce delta sleep in test models, this neuropeptide also appears to impact electrophysiological activity and possibly regulate the neurotransmitter levels in the brain
When the medicine is eventually approved, prescribers will follow the MHRA-approved Summary of Product Characteristics