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GLP-1s May Be Working in an Entirely Different Way Than We Thought - ScienceAlert

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Esra Öz
GLP-1s May Be Working in an Entirely Different Way Than We Thought - ScienceAlert
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New research in mice suggests that semaglutide weight-loss drugs like Ozempic function by regulating metabolic processes through 'hunger neurons' rather than just suppressing appetite. The study indicates that these neurons are essential for maintaining long-term weight loss, as their disruption leads to weight regain despite reduced food intake.

Add ScienceAlert on Google (SweetBunFactory/iStock/Getty Images) Popular semaglutide weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may work in a more complex way than we realized.

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