It is released from K-cells in the small intestine after eating and has its own distinct effects on metabolism, insulin secretion, and fat tissue
The same effect was found in cultured human heart cells
Autophagy in atherosclerosis and vascular remodeling In vascular tissues, autophagy regulates immune activation and lipid clearance
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A multicenter observational study in Japan published in the Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare found that individuals with type 2 diabetes taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) showed reduced external eating scores after 12 months of therapy Their blood sugar levels, body weight, and body fat percentage also decreased significantly Emotional and restrained eating showed only transient changes