Short chain fatty acids stimulate the production of GLP-1 and other hormones that regulate hunger such as peptide YY (PYY) and cholecystokinin (CCK) which may help reduce excess calorie intake without the side effects and cost of weight loss medications
Emerging multimodal approaches combining peptides targeting receptors at different levels might therefore be of additional benefit particularly in patients with diabetes
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The combination of GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptor activation provided superior glycemic control compared to existing GLP-1-based therapies
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Hence, the enzyme is indispensable to cellular health, protecting body cells from excessive oxygen radicals, free radicals and other harmful agents that promote aging or cell death