Recent studies provide new evidence supporting the paracrine nature of intestinal GLP-1, whereby Serotonin-(5-HT)-secreting enterochromaffin (EC) cells are directly stimulated by locally produced GLP-1, which in turn stimulate afferent Vagal nerves (Figure 2) bridging the gut to brain axis
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Unlike Wegovy, Zepbound activates both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, helping regulate appetite and fullness through two complementary pathways
Adipose tissue inflammation and metabolic dysfunction in obesity
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This inadvertent dietary shift towards a high-arginine, low-lysine ratio is one of the most actionable explanations