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A GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Inhibits Aldosterone Release in Healthy Volunteers

Trials are also now being planned or conducted on cocaine-use disorder and opioids
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In the STEP 1 and STEP 3 trials, participants with a mean BMI of 38 showed around 15% weight loss after 68 weeks treatment with 2.4mg semaglutide

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