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GLP-1 receptor agonists work through several mechanisms: they enhance insulin secretion when blood glucose levels are elevated, suppress glucagon release (which reduces glucose production by the liver), slow gastric emptying, and promote satiety through effects on appetite centres in the brain
Simultaneously, GLP-1 suppresses glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells, reducing hepatic glucose production
Theyve helped many people lose weight, but they also come with side effects, high costs, and the big question: What happens when you stop taking them
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More recent studies have examined semaglutide and showed a dose-dependent reduction in alcohol intake in both dependent and non-dependent male and female mice and rats [59, 60]