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GLP-1 receptor agonists can achieve weight loss of 15-17% with a good safety profile.
GLP-1 receptor agonists are a viable treatment option for weight loss in obese patients.
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Los agonistas del receptor del péptido similar al glucagón-1 (AR GLP-1) logran pérdidas de peso del 15-17%, con un buen perfil de seguridad.
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The claim is based on established data regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Source
Weight management treatment in obesity
Miguel A. Rubio et al. · Medicina Clínica (English Edition) · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.medcle.2025.107152
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