Doctor Reveals How Ozempic Really Works

GLP-1s like Ompic and Mjaro are synthetic peptides that are 94% identical to your natural GLP-1 hormone, but they've been modified with a fatty acid chain that makes them last much longer than your natural GLP-1 would. You see, GLP-1 is a natural hormone released in your intestine that crosses your bloodb brain barrier and reduces your appetite. It is basically your gut's way of telling your brain, "We're done here. " However, whilst these benefits might sound amazing, it only has a halflife of 1. 5 to 5 minutes before their effects wear off. On the other hand, synthetic GLP1s can last up to 7 days. And this extra time they spend in your body is why their effects are so powerful and long-lasting. And reduced appetite isn't the only weight loss benefit GLP1s have. They also delay gastric emptying, which means food stays in your stomach for longer, making you feel fuller. And they can also reduce blood sugar levels, which originally is what they were used for diabetic patients. In short, this combination of feeling less hungry, staying fuller for longer helps you to eat fewer calories and thus lose