You may have seen ads for GLP-1 gummies, drops, or patches
J Clin Invest 2014
What is mixed is its track record as a weight-loss aid: the evidence is inconsistent, absorption of some forms is limited, and the effects, when they appear, are modest
GIP handles the insulin boost and some central appetite effects
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The study authors said that, while the absolute risk of hair loss associated with GLP-1 treatment was small, awareness of the effect should be taken into account when making treatment decisions