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Potential future developments include novel delivery mechanisms, multi-receptor agonists, and a broader range of therapeutic uses for the treatment of metabolic disorders and their consequences

This review summarizes current evidence on the nutritional implications of GLP1-based pharmacotherapy in adults with obesity, including common gastrointestinal adverse events, reduced energy intake, potential macro and micronutrient inadequacies, and risks of lean mass loss

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a cleavage product of the pre-proglucagon gene which is expressed in the -cells of the pancreas, the L-cells of the intestine, and neurons located in the caudal brainstem and hypothalamus

About half support the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs for adults with obesity or weight-related conditions, and a similar share the belief that these drugs should be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.