endocrinologist glp 1 Myth or Fact: GLP-1 Edition💉, with Dr. Nicole Sheung, GLP-1 medications are often misunderstood. From diabetes management to cardiometabolic health, these therapies involve more than GLP-1 Genetics: How Genes Affect

After fasting overnight, your body is in a catabolic state, breaking down muscle for energy

Diabetes Obes Metab (2018) 20(2):46873

The global demand for GLP-1 medications has created an enormous counterfeit market

Reduces cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods Lowers dopamine-driven urges linked to smoking & alcohol Helps with impulse control This could explain why GLP-1 medications are being studied for addiction treatment , especially for substance abuse disorders

The multiple ways to affect the brain and modulate eating behaviour seem to explain the differences observed in body weight reductions between GLP-1RA compounds