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If GLP-1 Drugs Are Good for Everything, Should We All Be on Them?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Understanding GLP-1 Drugs and Weight Loss

This chapter examines how GLP-1 drugs work to facilitate weight loss by interacting with the body's appetite signals and influencing digestion. It discusses the complex relationship between the brain and gut and how these medications can help lower the defended weight set point, leading to effective weight management.

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