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GLP-1 drugs are prescription-only and must be carefully dosed under medical supervision

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It enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, and slows gastric emptying key mechanisms for glucose control

In a mouse model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-associated HCC (207), liraglutide prevented HCC progression by modulating blood glucose levels and ameliorating steatosis and inflammation in non-tumorous liver lesions

Since improvements in mental health are often noted upon significant weight loss, associated with improvements in inflammatory and metabolic parameters, this may suggest that GLP-1 analogs are generally expected to improve mental health simply as a byproduct of their metabolic effects

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