Large, heavy meals can sit in your stomach for longer, leading to discomfort
It alters hormone signaling in the gut: Semaglutide mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which plays a role in digestion, appetite, and insulin release
GLP-1RAs also downregulate the expression of MMPs and tissue inhibitors of MPs (TIMPs) for anti-inflammation [110]
Among those already experiencing hair thinning, the study noted that symptoms often worsened during GLP1 treatment
They are found in the pancreas (where they regulate insulin secretion), the stomach (where they slow gastric emptying), the brain (where they influence appetite and satiety), and the cardiovascular system (where they affect heart rate and blood pressure)