For example, it: Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas to lower blood sugar Suppresses glucagon secretion from the pancreas, a hormone that raises blood sugar Slows gastric emptying by slowing the absorption of food to help prevent blood sugar spikes Promotes satiety by signalling your brain that you are full, reducing your appetite GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are synthetic medications that mimic the effects of natural GLP-1s
This lack of standardization introduces chaos
These approved treatments work in different ways: Appetite suppressants (GLP-1 agonists): Drugs like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic), tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), and liraglutide (Saxenda) mimic gut hormones
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