J Clin Med. 2025 Apr 30;14(9):3122. doi: 10.3390/jcm14093122.
ABSTRACT
Glucagon-like peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have been one of the most discussed issues in medicine for the past few years. Initially dedicated to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the medicine turned out to be an effective weight-loss treatment for people beyond this population. Whereas their beneficial somatic and metabolic effect are beyond doubt, their possible psychiatric adverse reactions have raised concerns. Eating disorders (EDs) are among the mental illnesses whose number is increasing worldwide. Thus, this review aims to summarize the status of knowledge on the correlation between the popularity of GLP-1 RAs and EDs. The conclusions are not unequivocal, pointing out that GLP-1 ARs have the potential to be an effective therapeutic option in some cases of Eds, but if used inappropriately, may increase morbidity of eating disorders.
PMID:40364152 | DOI:10.3390/jcm14093122