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The drug, which Novo Nordisk calls simply the Wegovy pill, uses the same active ingredient - semaglutide - that powers the original Wegovy, along with its sister drug for diabetes, Ozempic
Though the different dosages and types may impact the body in a variety of ways, generally, GLP-1 agonist medications may: Delay gastric emptying and slow the speed at which food leaves the stomach, and glucose may enter the blood
While pharmaceutical GLP-1 agonists remain valuable tools in medical treatment, knowing how you can increase GLP-1 levels naturally, opens new pathways for proactive health management
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone naturally produced in your gut that plays a key role in regulating blood sugar and appetite