explain glp-1 Agonists - What is it? Glucagon-like peptide 1 in health
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Despite bold branding and claims, the so-called GLP-1 drops sold on major online stores are neither approved by South African regulators nor proven to be effective for weight loss.

GLP-1 in addiction medicine: GLP-1 acts on pancreas, gut, kidney, heart and thyroid receptors to activate reward/stress hubs (VTA, NAc, ARC, PFC, hypothalamus)

Following the baseline period, the monkeys were treated with escalating doses of semaglutide (up to 0.05 mg/kg) or vehicle subcutaneously twice weekly for two weeks during which period alcohol was not available

From potential benefits to considerations and risks, heres what to know about how GLP1 treatments support overall wellness.

Per serving (1 cup): ~220 cal | 12g protein | 8g fiber
