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From someone who takes one

First hell review with his patients what their goals were and what theyve accomplished so far

Pratley R, Amod A, Hoff ST, Kadowaki T, Lingvay I, Nauck M, et al

Instead, let's lay out some evidence, and let you be the judge

These gut-derived hormones are released in response to food intake, and have the following effects: Promoting insulin release (insulin lowers blood sugar) Blocking glucagon release (glucagon raises blood sugar) Delaying gastric emptying to prevent post-meal highs Promoting a feeling of fullness so you eat less at any given meal Previously approved incretin-based therapies mimic only the GLP-1 hormone

Originally used to treat diabetes and obesity, drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) are now being investigated for Depression, addiction, anxiety, and even cognitive decline