GLP-1 medications include semaglutide, dulaglutide, and liraglutide, used for type 2 diabetes and weight management Common gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) can lead to fluid loss and electrolyte depletion affecting muscle function Maintaining adequate hydration (1.52 litres daily) and dietary electrolyte intake may help prevent cramping Concurrent medications such as diuretics, SGLT2 inhibitors, and statins may contribute to muscle-related symptoms Persistent, severe, or frequent cramps warrant medical review to assess electrolytes, renal function, and exclude other causes Table of Contents What Are GLP-1 Medications and How Do They Work
Interestingly, the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 binds to mutant SOD1 and aggregates in spinal cord mitochondria from patients and a mouse model of ALS, suggesting that mutant SOD1 may be toxic by depleting motor neurons of this anti-apoptotic protein (Pasinelli et al., 2004)
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Finally, the lack of other micronutrients, as well as consumption of foods containing goitrogens, can exacerbate iodine deficiency