does glp-1 work What is & it Affect Weight & Cognition? How GLP-1 Medications Actually Work

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Tenpas, who sees patients at a VA clinic in South Texas, said many of his patients report life-changing weight loss while on GLP-1 medications

Edwards CM, Todd JF, Mahmoudi M, Wang Z, Wang RM, Ghatei MA, et al

The burden is disproportionately higher among men

This is probably explained by the limited number and probably also by the non-thirsting state of the participants

Additionally, GLP-1 agonists suppress glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells, slow gastric emptying, and promote satiety through central nervous system effects, contributing to weight loss in many patients