What GLP-1 Agonists Do in Your Body GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a natural hormone your gut releases when you eat, telling your brain you're satisfied and slowing how fast your stomach empties
The side effects of GLP-1 RAs can include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are usually transient but may affect patient adherence, as well as rarer complications that require careful monitoring in clinical practice
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However, the exact pharmacokinetic equivalence is not well established for the concentrations typically used in these compounded GLP-1 blends
Now that the supplies have stabilized, the FDA no longer considers compounded alternatives necessary or legal
Its stability supports oral, injectable, or topical administration without degradation, ensuring consistent bioactivity