Ozempic may help treat Alzheimer's disease, researchers say

A new study suggests that Ozempic, a drug commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also help treat Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers in China conducted experiments using mouse models to explore this potential. The study found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, may help the immune system in the brain become more protective. This could slow down or prevent Alzheimer’s Disease progression. The researchers reported improvements in learning, memory, and behavior in treated mice. Additionally, the treated mice showed lower levels of inflammatory molecules in the brain. They also had more molecules that help reduce inflammation. The researchers believe that semaglutide’s protective effects might come from changing the behavior of certain brain cells involved in inflammation. While previous studies have suggested a connection between semaglutide and Alzheimer’s protection, many questions remain. Scientists are continuing to investigate how this drug may work and how effective it really could be against Alzheimer’s. The study's findings were shared in the journal Neuroscience.