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Semaglutide and co are "GLP-1 receptor agonists" that behave in a similar way to the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1. We can't give people GLP-1 itself becau
by chpatrick 2y ago
Semaglutide and co are "GLP-1 receptor agonists" that behave in a similar way to the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1.
We can't give people GLP-1 itself because it breaks down really fast and you'd have to provide it continuously, so we use ones that effect the body the same way over a long period of time.
- llamaimperative 2y agoAh ah, I see what your original comment meant now! I parsed that completely differently :) Yes you’re right.
- dbcooper 2y agoYeah, halflife of GLP-1 is about 5 minutes.