We don't know the exact mechanisms yet of how these medications influence alcohol consumption, but our guess is that GLP-1 drugs can reduce the release of dopamine in the brain's motivation center, making previously rewarding behaviors, like over-drinking, less enjoyable, says Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., M.S., RD, chief nutrition officer at WeightWatchers
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2 Less common but significantly more severe side effects have been documented, including gastroparesis, pancreatitis, kidney complications, the development of arthritis, vision loss and possibly even thyroid cancer
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Q: Your research shows that people taking GLP-1 medications place a higher value on protein-rich foods