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GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a gut hormone released after you eat that helps control blood sugar and tells your brain you are full.
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Cells in your small intestine release GLP-1 when food arrives.
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Knowing what GLP-1 does explains both the appetite drop and the stomach side effects people notice on these medicines.
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a gut hormone released after you eat that helps control blood sugar and tells your brain you are full.
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