This is the same receptor that semaglutide targets , and it works by slowing gastric emptying, enhancing insulin secretion in response to glucose, and sending satiety signals to the brain
About the Author Becky Gillaspy, DC, is the author of The Intermittent Fasting Guide and Cookbook and Zero Sugar / One Month
Pharmaceutical versions amplify these effects, reducing appetite and promoting satiety, or a feeling of fullness
Slower digestion means more time for gut bacteria to ferment food, which can produce gas, and more time for the colon to reabsorb water, which can make stool harder to pass
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For individuals with metabolic risk factors, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, or a family history of obesity-associated cancers, GLP-1 therapy in the context of a comprehensive, physician-guided longevity programme may represent a valuable adjunct to conventional preventive medicine strategies