This hormone helps your body manage blood sugar and hunger
But because they pass through the digestive system, much of the drug breaks down before reaching the bloodstream
Jensterle M, Kravos NA, Pfeifer M, Kocjan T, Janez A (2015) A 12-week treatment with the long-acting glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist liraglutide leads to significant weight loss in a subset of obese women with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome
Moreover, GLP-1 receptor agonists slow gastric emptyingthe pace at which food leaves your stomach
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Furthermore, a 2026 review published in BMJ Medicine found that people taking GLP-1 medications regained weight significantly faster than those who had lost weight through diet and exercise alone