for weight loss

What is Semaglutide?

 

Semaglutide is FDA approved as an injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist that’s administered once weekly.

 

How does it work for weight loss?

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GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that plays a role in your appetite and digestion.

Incretins are hormones released by your small intestine that are sent out by your body after you have eaten a meal to help lower your blood sugar by triggering insulin and blocking other sources of sugar. 

It also slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach (called gastric emptying). 

The result of these actions causes you to feel full – lowering your appetite and causing you to lose weight.  Medications like GLP-1 agonist are referred to as incretin mimetics since they “mimic” these effects.