Furthermore, all discussed reports evaluate only acute effects of the treatment, and evaluation of long-term effects of the GLP-1R stimulation on the alcohol intake has not yet been reported
and cardiovascular death HR 0.93
This is not surprising, considering that tirzepatide and semaglutide evoked more pronounced TBWL and also have glucose-lowering effects by slowing gastric emptying, stimulating insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, independent of their effects on body weight 50,51
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Half-Life: It has a long half-life, which means it remains active in the body for an extended period, allowing for less frequent dosing
GLP-1 receptor agonists also slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite through central nervous system pathways, and promote satiety, leading to reduced caloric intake and weight loss