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For instance, Chinese and Indian pharmaceutical companies are developing biosimilars of GLP-1 receptor agonists, aiming to introduce them to markets after 2026
Evidence Level & Research Limitations BPC-157 is investigational
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it
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In parallel, other researchers are exploring alternative models of use, such as starting with GLP-1 drugs for a short period to achieve initial weight loss, then switching to lifestyle programs, meal replacements or older medications for maintenance rather than keeping patients on GLP-1 drugs for the rest of their lives