CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets
In rare cases, GLP-1 agonists may cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney disease.[ref][ref] Obviously, talk with your doctor about the risks vs
The enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) rapidly degrades circulating GLP-1, which is why pharmaceutical versions are chemically modified to resist this breakdown and maintain therapeutic levels for extended periods
Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens
GLP-1 receptor agonists exert their effect by binding to GLP-1 receptors in multiple tissues and organs
At the end of the study, the women had lost an average of 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) and had significant improvements in insulin resistance, fasting glucose, and cholesterol levels