The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by a USC investigator
It slows digestion, reduces appetite by communicating with the brains appetite control centre, and helps the pancreas release insulin to regulate blood sugar
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Belonging to the class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide works by mimicking the function of a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
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For instance, in the SURPASS trials 1 , patients taking tirzepatide experienced up to 20.2% body weight reduction , compared to around 13.7% for semaglutide