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And, if you live in Los Angeles (or any major metropolitan city, honestly), seemingly half of everyone you know has or is currently taking one of these medications for their weight loss-boosting effectseven if they swear their leaner frame is exclusively due to drinking more water and doing pilates. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by helping to regulate blood glucose levels, mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates digestion, appetite, and blood sugar
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Its metabolic functions include: Enhanced immune function Elimination of toxins Elimination of carcinogens Antioxidant cell protection Protections against ionizing radiation DNA synthesis and repair Protein synthesis Prostaglandin synthesis Amino acid transport Enzyme activation and regulation These functions can be summarized into three general categories: 1
Unlike the injectable versions of this medication, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, the oral format must survive the harsh environment of the digestive tract
The practical reality is that many patients will use both medications
