Brand-name only: Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda
It does this by acting on a number of hormone pathways implicated in appetite and metabolism
What do these trial results mean in practical terms
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce inflammatory cytokines, improve insulin resistance, aid gut health, and help lower the chronic inflammation that drives many forms of arthritis, as well as metabolic and heart diseases. Are GLP-1 medications safe, and who should not use them
Discontinuation typically leads to weight regain unless lifestyle factors have substantially shifted in the meantime, which is why we work on those alongside the medication, not after
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis