Abstract Incretin hormones, principally glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1), potentiate meal-stimulated insulin secretion through direct (GIP + GLP-1) and indirect (GLP-1) actions on islet -cells
Semaglutide Semaglutide is one of the most popular GLP-1 drugs, and its predominant brand name, Ozempic, has become synonymous with the drug class
Beyond appetite, semaglutide improves insulin sensitivitya key factor since menopause increases type 2 diabetes risk by 3040 percent
Leptin is a hormone involved in regulating energy balance and appetite, which could imply that increased food intake may contribute to the observed weight gain in peptide-exposed models, which then may increase leptin levels and subdue appetite
Sermorelin is a prescription medication that should only be obtained through a licensed medical provider and dispensed by a regulated compounding pharmacy