Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide), cagrilintide targets amylin and calcitonin receptors in the brainstem
Many of these drugs are so popular for weight loss that they have become hard to get
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It replicates the function of GLP-1, a hormone naturally produced in the body that regulates appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar levels
Individual responses vary widely based on metabolism, insulin resistance, body composition and hormone sensitivity