The card provides value even during the deductible phase
GIP also enhances insulin secretion and may influence fat metabolism and energy balance
Moving beyond energy homeostasis: new roles for glucagon-like peptide-1 in food and drug reward
Research in animal models has shown that central administration of DSIP can induce slow-wave sleep (SWS), also known as delta sleep, highlighting its potential importance in sleep quality and recovery
This pattern is more common in Asian, African, and Native American populations, and was previously referred to as Mongolian spot since at the time of its original description, it was thought to be limited to Asian populations
doi: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1728293 Received 19 October 2025 Revised 25 November 2025 Accepted 11 December 2025 Published 09 January 2026 Volume 16 - 2025 Edited by Khalid Siddiqui, Kuwait University, Kuwait Reviewed by Francesco Di Giacomo Barbagallo, University of Catania, Italy Sathya Selvarajan, MGM Healthcare, India Updates Copyright 2026 Meng, Li, Xu, Wei, Ji, Zhang, Zhu and Zhou