This contributes to weight loss, a key benefit of the drug
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists, like Wegovy, mimic the GLP-1 hormone that your gastrointestinal (GI) tract produces naturally
Retired Wall Street exec Beth Rubin lost 19 pounds after taking the drug, but told The Post last year that she was plagued by acid reflux and heartburn for the first five to six weeks
These attributes collectively position UA as a highly promising candidate for future applications in the field of sports supplementation
"We do not yet fully understand how GLP1RA work, but these and other studies are showing that weight loss alone cannot completely account for the many kidney, metabolic, and kidney benefits that these agents provide," said Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, FACC , JACC associate editor