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Common GLP-1 medications include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) These medications reduce calorie intake, leading to significant weight loss

This gut hormone: Promotes satiety (feeling full after meals) Slows gastric emptying (keeps food in your stomach longer) Enhances insulin secretion when needed A 2022 randomized controlled study 15 found that healthy adults who consumed allulose experienced significant increases in GLP-1, along with other satiety hormones like cholecystokinin and peptide YY, compared to those who drank plain water

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"Don't go into it expecting the medication to do all the work