10.1111/bcp.15757 7 MllerT
Published online November 23, 2024
Etiology of subjective taste loss
One acts like a slow-burning, systemic full-body optimizer, while the other serves as an explosive, highly localized repair mechanism
^ Luhovyy B L, Kathirvel P
By binding to GLP-1 receptors, Ozempic exerts multiple physiological effects: Enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, improving glycaemic control Suppresses glucagon release , reducing hepatic glucose production Slows gastric emptying , which moderates post-prandial glucose excursions Acts on appetite centres in the brain , particularly the hypothalamus, reducing hunger and promoting satiety These combined actions result in improved blood glucose regulation and, notably, weight loss