Trillions of microbes living in the digestive tract influence everything from nutrient absorption to inflammation and hormone production
The incretin peptides GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide), which are the gut derived hormones secreted by L cells and K cells, respectively, after nutrient ingestion, are blood glucose-lowering hormones that potentiate insulin secretion in response to glucose [5]
In the STEP 1 trial, participants who reached and maintained this dose level showed meaningful weight loss over the study period
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[20] [21] These medications amplify these physiological effects by binding to GLP-1 receptors throughout the body, including in the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and brain regions that control appetite and satiety