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Appetite effects: Act on brain regions controlling hunger and fullness Reduce appetite between meals Enhance feelings of satisfaction after eating Decrease food preoccupation and cravings Gastric effects: Slow stomach emptying Prolong feelings of fullness Reduce the volume of food needed to feel satisfied Metabolic effects: Improve insulin secretion (glucose-dependent) Reduce glucagon release Improve insulin sensitivity Both Saxenda and Ozempic work through these mechanisms

Due to DPP-4 and renal clearance, native GLP-1 in humans has a half-life of about 1-2 minutes (89)

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Aim for 0.7 to 1.0 grams per pound of body weight daily to preserve muscle mass during weight loss

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Once daily GLP 1 medications include liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) and lixisenatide (Adlyxin), which require subcutaneous injection every day