research on glp 1 drugs Weight loss with GLP-1 medicines does not result in a disproportionate loss of muscle mass or function in obese mice and humans GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs

Thats why theres a lot of excitement around a new pill form of the drug

This infographic breaks down these drugs by active ingredients, brand names and approved uses of popular GLP-1s.

Metabolic Benefits: Along with weight loss, it has shown promising results in treating Type 2 diabetes, with some studies showing hemoglobin A1c reductions

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A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study has found that an emerging class of GLP-1 weight loss drugs suppress eating for pleasure, or hedonic feeding, in mice by modulating a reward circuit deep within the brain

It is not approved for any of these yet, but the intent is clearly broader metabolic health, not just weight loss