Debunking myths about GLP-1s: Separating fact from fiction Debunking myths about GLP-1s: Separating fact from fiction GLP-1 medications mimic the hormone in your gut called glucagon-like peptide 1
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But while these synthetic injections can work, they often come with a host of side effects, high costs, and a reliance on ongoing medical intervention
Patients on GLP-1 medications are at higher risk of muscle loss if protein intake is too low
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide supports the regulation of blood sugar and appetite by mimicking a natural hormone, GLP-1, that plays a role in controlling hunger and insulin release