NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Already proven to be a revolutionary treatment for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists now appear to have a multitude of potential blockbuster therapeutic uses, according to recent research. Obviously, diabetes remains a primary indication, given the massive global need. However, the impact of this extraordinary molecule extends far beyond type 2 diabetes. The reach of GLP-1 drugs has widened in ways its inventors likely never imagined. Clinical trials are underway testing GLP-1 drugs to treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and even drug addiction, plus there are strong indications of therapeutic efficacy in heart disease and chronic kidney disease, as well as a wide range of other conditions, including weight loss. The newfound applications of this super-drug re-enforce both the reach and impact of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) (Profile). By supercharging GLP-1 drugs with its DehydraTECH(TM) drug-delivery formulation and processing technology, Lexaria intends to improve both delivery and efficacy of GLP-1 for diabetes and potentially a host of other maladies. With several key studies on the near-term horizon, Lexaria has positioned itself in the midst of these market opportunities alongside others changing the landscape, such as Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Merck & Company Inc. (NYSE: MRK), AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO). GLP-1 agonists are the hottest drugs in healthcare today, with uses targeting multibillion-dollar diabetes and obesity markets and much more. Lexaria Bioscience is utilizing its patented DehydraTECH drug-delivery platform to improve the way active molecules enter the bloodstream upon oral ingestion. A pilot study showed that a DehydraTECH-processed form of blockbuster Rybelsus (a GLP-1) was more effective controlling blood glucose than standard Rybelsus. Lexaria recently received final data from the study and plans to conduct additional human studies during Q1 2024. Click here to view the custom infographic of the Lexaria Bioscience Corp. editorial.