The oral capsule format is designed for gastrointestinal pharmacology studies investigating local GI effects (gastric ulcer models, IBD models) and systemic bioavailability via the oral route
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NEDA cautions that for people with active eating disorders or a history of disordered eating, these drugs can be harmful when not used for their intended purpose, when inadequately monitored or monitored by clinicians without eating disorder expertise, or when used for weight loss motivated by weight stigma. That doesnt mean GLP-1s are automatically off the table, but it does mean that this decision warrants extra care, specialist input, and close monitoring throughout
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