They do a few key things: Slow down how fast food moves through your stomach, so you feel full longer Signal your brain to reduce appetite and quiet food noise, the constant mental chatter about eating Help regulate blood sugar by working on the pancreas May reduce compulsive behaviors: emerging research shows some patients notice decreased cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and stress eating These medications were originally developed to treat diabetes, and have an extensive safety research profile
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However, **weight loss plateaus quickly** and usually rebounds if not paired with long-term lifestyle changes
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Some analyses from these trials showed modest reductions in inflammatory biomarkers, including high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
Prescription GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide are synthetic molecules that directly bind to GLP-1 receptors in your body