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GLP-1 receptor agonist medications mimic the natural hormone to help manage appetite and improve insulin sensitivity
At 4,114 Daltons (semaglutide) and 4,813 Daltons (tirzepatide), GLP-1 agonists are 8 to 10 times larger than the typical threshold for easy milk transfer
Not all rodent studies report elevated BP in response to GLP-1R agonism, but dose could be a discriminatory factor
The bioavailability difference, approximately 3% to 15% for sublingual drops versus near-100% for injections, means less active compound reaches your bloodstream
GLP-1 meds could offer a new way to help these patients
