It's important to note that while plant-based supplements can be beneficial for overall health, they may not be as effective as prescription medications like Ozempic for specific conditions, said Kanikka
Similarly, someone with bulimia nervosa could misuse a GLP-1 in the same way they might turn to self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise to compensate for binge eating behaviors
16(23), 4244 Mirrafiei A et al
In this article, we will conclude with the potential pharmacological mechanisms of GLP-1 treatment for MASLD, including clinical insights into GLP-1RAs and co-agonist drugs
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a naturally occurring incretin hormone secreted by enteroendocrine L-cells in the small intestine in response to food intake, where it signals satiety to the brain through hypothalamic receptor binding, slows gastric emptying to prolong the feeling of fullness, and modulates the release of insulin and glucagon in a glucose-dependent manner that helps stabilize post-meal blood sugar without the hypoglycemia risk associated with older drug classes
doi: 10.1136/bmj.k4718
