Common symptoms like nausea, constipation, or diarrhea may occur as your body adjusts
This medication works by mimicking a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and control hunger
This spike is the signal to the pancreas for insulin release and the full signal to the brain
Managing the gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity: Recommendations for clinical practice
For example, liraglutide has been shown to activate vagal pathways and reduce postprandial triglyceride levels via a gutbrainliver reflex [96]
Currently, there are six FDA-approved GLP-1 RAs that have different properties, particularly in terms of administration, weight loss, and cardiovascular (CV) benefits: exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, lixisenatide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide (4)