Some options, such as fiber supplements or structured meal replacements, may support appetite control for some individuals, but the effects are modest
GLP-1 Medications GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were developed to treat type 2 diabetes and are also frequently prescribed to treat obesity
How distorted food prices discourage a healthy diet
Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) was initially considered to be a hormone with a predominant role in regulating glucose metabolism by inducing insulin secretion, reducing glucagon secretion, and ameliorating insulin resistance, with the last effect being largely dependent on the induction of weight loss
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly has told The Pharmaceutical Journal that its next wave of research would be focused on the potential of tailoring therapies to patient subgroups through biomarkers and precision medicine to understand who benefits most from each mechanism