Woodard K, Louque L, Hsia DS
Usually, the heavier the person, the greater the percentage of weight lost comes from fat
Key Takeaway: The slowing of digestion caused by GLP-1 medications is the most significant factor to monitor
GLP-1 is a member of the incretin neuropeptide family, secreted by intestinal enteroendocrine L-cells of the distal ileum and large intestine [4, 5] and also in the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) in response to nutrient intake [6, 7]
It helps build and repair muscles, supports your immune system, and can even help you manage your weight because it keeps you satisfied longer than meals that dont have much protein
In this case, you may not feel any overt symptoms, but you can still have elevated homocysteine or methylmalonic acid levels in your body