For best results, supplements should be used as part of a comprehensive health strategy including nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep, stress management, and appropriate medical evaluation when necessary
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GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, reducing hypoglycaemia risk The hormone slows gastric emptying and suppresses appetite through receptors in the pancreas, brain, and gastrointestinal tract GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide) are MHRA-approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea due to delayed gastric emptying and altered gut motility Patients should seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain with persistent vomiting, as this may indicate pancreatitis GLP-1 medications do not directly impair digestive enzyme production, and routine enzyme supplementation is not clinically indicated Table of Contents What Does GLP-1 Stand For
Available under brand names like Wegovy for weight management and Ozempic for type 2 diabetes management, semaglutide is transformative
Protein intake and resistance training are critical during treatment