smoking on glp 1 GLP-1 receptor agonists for cessation: a narrative review of weight management potential Semaglutide may reduce smoking risks

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Beyond its classical functions in digestion and nutrient absorption, the gut microbiota is involved in regulating immune homeostasis, modulating systemic inflammation, maintaining epithelial barrier integrity, and influencing host metabolism (Adak and Khan, 2019

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have emphasized this point clearly, noting that the data does not show GLP-1 analogs cause a uniquely high degree of lean body mass loss compared to other weight loss approaches (Apovian et al.)

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1 Originally FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs also lead to sustained weight loss and have revolutionized diabetes and obesity management