glp-1 lizard saliva 🦎 One of the world's most talked-about medicines owes a lot to… a venomous lizard. Researchers studying the of the Gila monster discovered a molecule similar to GLP-1. That discovery helped Semaglutide (Ozempic): From Lizard Spit

Collectively, these results supported the presence of a readily secretable FNDC5 isoform in cells and rats

These drugs work by mimicking a gut hormone to regulate appetite and blood sugar

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RELATED Tewksbury and her team are analyzing dietary quality data, and studying the micronutrient changes associated with rapid weight loss that can be seen in patients on GLP-1 medications

Within the first month, she noticed a significant decrease in her appetite and an increased sense of fullness after meals