GIP is similar to GLP-1 in that its considered an incretin, a gut hormone that triggers insulin secretion, but products based on GIP had disappointed as drug candidates for diabetes
The extent of absorption reflects the total amount of drug entering the body
A preclinical pilot study in human patients with chronic pain episodes found, that DSIP significantly reduced pain perception, also improved mood by reduction of depressive states, and that it may potentially be of interest for research into physiological addiction on pain medications, as it was observed to reduce withdrawal symptoms that occurs after discontinuation of long-term analgesic treatment
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