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The liver is the main organ involved in detoxifying the body of chemicals and drugs: these compounds are metabolised through a series of enzymatic reactions that make them more water-soluble and therefore easily eliminated through urine or faeces

This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels by enhancing the secretion of insulin, a hormone that lowers blood sugar levels, and by reducing the amount of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels

This gradual escalation helps minimise side effects

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GLP-1 Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is the second incretin identified in 1983

Variants in the GLP1R gene (rs6923761) and GIPR gene (rs1800437) can reveal predispositions in how your body's GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide systems function, supporting a more informed conversation with your provider about treatment suitability