These medications work by modulating appetite-regulating hormones, and when you stop taking them, those hormones revert to their pre-treatment patterns
Nutrition on GLP-1 therapy should emphasize omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenol-rich foods, and adequate protein to support immune function and tissue repair
GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drug class that includes semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy), appear to reduce cravings, lower overdose risk and decrease substance use disorder diagnoses in real-world studies
Helps support healthy, radiant-looking skin
The G protein-coupled receptor of GLP-1 (GLP-1R) originally identified in islet -cells is widely expressed in extrapancreatic tissues as well including the lungs, kidney, brain, the enteric and peripheral nervous system, lymphocytes, smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and atrial cardiomyocytes [32] The specific identity of GLP-1 receptor-positive (GLP-1R+) cells in the heart remains uncertain