glp 1 elevated liver enzymes The Emerging Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis GLP-1 Agonist Effects on Glucagon

Improve insulin function: GLP-1 increases glucose-dependent insulin release and decreases glucagon secretion, helping stabilize blood sugar [13]

Tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes, is a similar "game-changer" drug, and has been approved for weight loss under the name Zepbound

Prioritise whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains

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Summary Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are excellent drugs for lowering postprandial glucose levels

The companies say that in small doses the drugs can provide myriad health benefits, but as Katie Palmer reports, theres no robust evidence of these marketing claims