Eur J Nutr 61(3):15071520
STORAGE Lyophilized Room temperature in sealed container, light-protected Reconstituted Stable in aqueous solution
In normal human physiology, GLP-1 and GIP are released by the gastrointestinal tract (enteroendocrine L cells in the small intestine and colon and enteroendocrine K cells respectively) in response to nutrient intake and have half-lives of 1 to 3 min [36]
This article aims to inform primary care providers about the mechanism of action of one class of AOMs, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), in weight loss and longer-term maintenance of weight loss, and the efficacy and safety of this treatment class
Mietlicki-Baase et al., 2014)
The key message for families is that these medications are an important addition, not a replacement, for comprehensive obesity care, Messiah said