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TABLE 1 Summary of metabolites in relation to metformin treatment and its response

Cognitive Decline and Neurodegenerative Conditions Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions show substantial preclinical evidence across multiple pathologies: Stroke models: BPC-157 given during reperfusion counteracted neuronal damage and produced full functional recovery in spatial memory, motor coordination, and balance tests Parkinsons models: MPTP-induced models showed reduced motor symptoms (tremor, rigidity, akinesia), protection of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, and near-complete prevention of mortality Multiple sclerosis models: Cuprizone-induced demyelination resulted in significantly less brain damage and reduced clinical abnormalities when BPC-157 was given in drinking water or intragastrically Traumatic brain injury: Falling weight model studies demonstrated reduced hemorrhage, decreased brain lacerations and edema, and improved early outcomes These diverse models share common mechanisms

A study led by researchers at New York University found that bariatric surgery resulted in nearly five times more total weight loss than popular GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide over two years