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14 Some research suggests that certain types of fiber (fermentable fibers found in oats, beans, and some fruits/vegetables) can be broken down by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids, which may naturally stimulate the body's own GLP-1 production
Anita Clayton has been a principal investigator in the clinical development of bremelanotide (PT-141) for female sexual dysfunction, leading multiple Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials that established the efficacy and safety profile supporting FDA approval
Since the FDA approved the first GLP-1 medicationByetta (exenatide)in 2005, clinicians have observed that GLP-1s not only support blood sugar control but also contribute to weight loss and other metabolic health improvements
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