Human risk is uncertain
El-Sharaky AS, Wahby MM, Bader EM, Fawzy RA, El-Shahawy IN
received Health Canada approval to start producing generic semaglutide, a type of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
Semaglutide GLP-1 effectively mimics a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is responsible for signaling the brain about fullness, which helps combat cravings and urges
Whey protein powder may also help regulate appetite and promote feelings of fullness by affecting other gut hormones, such as cholecystokinin, polypeptide YY, and glycosylphosphatidylinositol
However, at present, studies are predominantly limited to small animal models (predominantly rodents) and the efficacy of BPC 157 is yet to be confirmed in human subjects