glp 1 for longevity Are GLP-1s Drugs? GLP-1s for Longevity: Cardioprotection, Muscle

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The endogenous hormone functions exclusively as a physiological regulator of glucose homeostasis and appetite

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It is a 31 amino acid long peptide hormone (7) mainly secreted by enteroendocrine L cells in the distal intestine, alpha cells in the pancreas, and by the preproglucagon (PPG) neurons located in the nucleus of the solitary tract of the caudal brainstem (6)

Others, particularly those with obesity, type 2 diabetes or other metabolic conditions, may benefit from prescription GLP-1 medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan