Unexpected Hormone Discovery Could Change How We Treat Arthritis

Aarhus University researchers say they detected GLP-1 in the joint fluid of arthritis patients for the first time.

The finding suggests GLP-1-based drugs, including Wegovy, may warrant study for direct effects on joint inflammation.

Researchers stress the result is early-stage and does not yet prove a treatment benefit.

Any use of GLP-1 as an arthritis therapy would need clinical testing before it could be considered.