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These medications work by mimicking naturally occurring hormones in your body, which play a fundamental role in regulating blood sugar, slowing digestion to enhance feelings of fullness, and reducing appetite and cravings by acting on the brain

The analysis suggested a potential direct testicular effect, but the primary benefit may be hormonal optimization in men with functional hypogonadism related to excess weight

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The synthetic version has been modified to resist enzymatic breakdown, giving it a half-life of approximately one week compared to the few minutes that natural GLP-1 survives in your bloodstream

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