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GLP-1 receptor agonists promote long-term weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake, primarily through effects on the hypothalamus.
GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss by reducing hunger and the amount of food consumed. This effect is mediated by the brain's hypothalamus. Patients may experience reduced appetite as a primary mechanism for weight management.
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Most relevant are a reduction in appetite and food intake, leading to weight loss in the long term.
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Supported by multiple studies cited in the review.
Source
Incretin hormones: Their role in health and disease
Michael A. Nauck et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2018
DOI 10.1111/dom.13129
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