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Exendin-4 shares approximately 53% structural similarity with human GLP-1 but is resistant to DPP-4 enzyme degradation, giving it a significantly longer half-life than native human GLP-1, which breaks down in approximately 2 minutes

The STEP 1 trial of injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg reported a 7.0% discontinuation rate due to adverse events

Zaher H, Khan AA, Palandra J, Brayman TG, Yu L, Ware JA

These multisystem benefits create a healthcare ROI calculation where GLP-1 therapy prevents conditions with substantially higher lifetime treatment costs than the drug itself

Most guidance lands somewhere around 0.71 gram of protein per pound of goal body weight for people actively losing weight and training, though your prescriber or dietitian should set your number

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