what is glp-1 agonist glp-1_analogs [TUSOM GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Research
Description
In the brain, neurons involved in appetite control have devoted GLP-1 receptors
That last part is key: slowed gastric emptying is part of how these medications make you feel fuller longer
It works by decreasing appetite and cravings
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 106.Yugar LBT, et al
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 304(1):E1-13
Ozempic is a brand name for a drug called semaglutide, which is a GLP-1 receptor agonist
