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Ghrelin increases, leptin decreases, and insulin sensitivity worsens, leaving you hungrier, less satisfied after meals, and more prone to blood sugar swings that trigger additional cravings

When the stomach remains full, stomach acid is more likely to back up into the esophagus, leading to that familiar burning sensation known as heartburn

GLP-1 signals the pancreas to make more insulin and tells the liver to make less glucose

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Research on direct weight-loss impact is limited, formulas vary, and resultsif anyare usually tied to the overall plan rather than the shot alone