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When patients hit a plateau at the highest dose, Azagury said that the options are to switch to a more potent drug or consider surgery
GLP-1 medications mimic the action of the GLP-1 hormone that is naturally released by the body and can help to reduce appetite, decrease overeating, and lose weight
Some peptides create biochemical conditions that make other peptides more effective
Additionally, tirzepatide acts on receptors in the hypothalamus and other brain regions involved in appetite regulation, leading to reduced food intake and increased satiety
Interestingly, the remodeling of the gastric mucosa following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) bariatric surgery in humans is accompanied by a 2-fold increase in fundic GLP-1 positive cells