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First, GLP-1RA can activate the first messenger adenylate cyclase (AC) after binding to the receptor, which stimulates an increase in the secretion level of the intracellular second messenger cyclic adenosine phosphate (cAMP) and subsequently activates the intracellular secondary messenger protein kinase A (PKA) (48)

Many patients report becoming significantly more sensitive to alcohol

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Common Reflux Triggers on GLP-1s Very spicy foods chilli-heavy dishes, hot sauce, curry with high capsaicin content Tomato-based sauces pasta sauce, pizza sauce, tomato soup (particularly on an empty stomach) Citrus fruits and juices oranges, grapefruit, orange juice Chocolate relaxes the lower oesophageal sphincter Peppermint including peppermint tea (also relaxes the LES) Carbonated beverages even sugar-free ones increase pressure and reflux Coffee, particularly on an empty stomach combines acid stimulation with LES relaxation Onions and garlic in large quantities some patients report significant reactions What to eat instead: Mild-flavour proteins, cooked vegetables (steamed, roasted), plain yoghurt, oats, bananas, ginger tea (actually helps reduce nausea)

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Researchers analyzing body composition data have noted not only greater overall weight reduction but also a favorable ratio of fat loss to lean mass preservation, consistent with the hypothesized energy-expenditure component