While little is known about the role of this GLP-1R population, a function of the Brunner's glands is to secrete mucus to lubricate the intestinal wall and, as GLP-1 has been suggested to be a positive regulator of gut-barrier function, GLP-1 may act on these glands to increase mucus secretion, thereby decreasing inflammation and protecting against intestinal damage
Beyond these metabolic effects, GLP-1 RAs appear to influence core psychological processes implicated in BED
Ferraro F, Lymperi S, Mndez-Ferrer S, Saez B, Spencer JA, Yeap BY, Masselli E, Graiani G, Prezioso L, Rizzini EL, Mangoni M, Rizzoli V, Sykes SM, Lin CP, Frenette PS, Quaini F, Scadden DT
Unlike medication, which has a half-life of several days, natural GLP-1 release happens meal-by-meal
Modified from Lim et al
However, this does not mean the combination is without potential considerations