As mentioned above, GLP-1 secretion is activated by dairy proteins (Reference Geraedts, Troost and Fischer53Reference Gillespie and Green55) , low-molecular-weight wheat (with less than 1 % free amino acids) (Reference Kato, Nakanishi and Tani70) , intact pea-protein (Reference Geraedts, Troost and Fischer53) or peptin-resistant zein hydrolysate (Reference Higuchi, Hira and Yamada67)
Other risks can include potential impacts on kidney function, increased heart rate, and, in rare cases, pancreatitis
People generally report mild to no pain with the injection
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With the soaring popularity of injectable GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Novo Nordisk and other pharmaceutical companies have been racing to make effective pill versions that could be preferable for some patients