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The net effect is simple: After weight loss, people are hungrier, feel less satisfied after eating and burn fewer calories than expected
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GLP-1 receptor agonists slow gastric emptying (an effect that may diminish over time with continued treatment), meaning food remains in the stomach for longer periods, promoting a feeling of fullness
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