[11] [12] When activated, these receptors trigger several beneficial effects: Enhanced insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels Suppression of glucagon release , reducing hepatic glucose production Delayed gastric emptying , which promotes satiety and reduces appetite Direct effects on appetite centres in the hypothalamus Commonly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists available in the UK include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
It's also been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory properties, which helps create a better environment for healing to occur
In the early 1990s, a major clue for extending GLP-1 action came from an unlikely source: venomous lizards
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