The drug has a long half-life, which means it can be administered monthly or less frequently, giving the drug the potential to improve adherence and long-term weight control, according to Jay Bradner, executive vice president of research and development at Amgen
Participants experienced reductions in body weight, total fat, visceral fat, blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol, alongside an increase in basal metabolic rate, with no reported adverse effects
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5 Loose skin, resulting from rapid weight loss, sits at the center of this and is a common source of private emotional struggles for GLP-1 users
It also helps create those beneficial compounds that improve insulin sensitivity
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