Two brain regions that have GLP-1 receptors present are the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens, which happen to be critical in the development of substance use disorders, where addictive substances hijack natural reward pathways, leading to compulsive behaviors
Wegovy works by mimicking a gut hormone to reduce appetite and slow digestion, often leading to greater overall weight loss
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic the action of a naturally occurring hormone in your body
Instead of calculating units from a desired dose, they calculate what dose they are getting from a certain number of units
Any sudden, painful, or prolonged erection that is a separate emergency and needs same-day care
Friends and family have even commented that my skin looks glowying - which has given me a big confidence boost