what does the glp 1 hormone do Health Feed What Is GLP-1? Simple Explanation
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Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that slows gastric emptying, causing common gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, bloating, and altered bowel habits
GLP-1 RAs, the levels of which are increased by food intake, bind to pancreatic -cell receptors and promote insulin synthesis and secretion
In retrospect, perhaps too high
Glossary GLP-1 RA (GLP-1 receptor agonist): a medicine class that mimics the gut hormone GLP-1 to improve insulin release, reduce appetite, and slow digestion GIP: a second gut hormone
Some women report increased hunger and cravings
