It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which is essential for controlling appetite and blood sugar levels
However, reduced stomach acid production which is critical for releasing and absorbing certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, and calcium means deficiencies can still develop over time
Side effects comparison Both medications share similar gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation
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To ensure that findings are generalizable, key next steps will be to replicate and extend this work with variations of the target (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, prior attempts at weight loss, cost paid for medication) and diverse groups of participants, both in terms of participant demographics and preexisting knowledge of GLP-1s (e.g., general population, eligible patients, healthcare professionals)