If that mechanism contributes meaningfully, it would explain why the effect on drinking appears alongside the effect on appetite rather than independently of it
The fundamental difference lies in the selectivity profile: MT-I primarily activates the melanogenesis pathway in melanocytes via MC1R, while MT-II thanks to its cyclic structure binds to MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R, also engaging neuronal pathways in the hypothalamus
Limit alcohol intake, as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar and digestive discomfort
N., & Dhillo, W
Differentiation in the therapeutic profiles of GLP-1RAs in humans has been noted on many occasions (Aroda, 2018)
Participants were started on lower doses typically 1 mg or 2 mg subcutaneously once weekly and gradually titrated upward over multiple weeks to maintenance doses of 4 mg, 8 mg, or 12 mg administered subcutaneously once weekly