The hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is released to help stimulate the production of insulin and the uptake of glucose in muscle and other tissues. With the cells now loaded with fuel, the ...

It works by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. It slows down digestion, reduces appetite, and stimulates insulin release while suppressing glucagon (a ...

Four primary hormones are released after eating: GLP-1 (blue), GIP (red), glucagon (violet) and PYY (green). Each hormone targets its own receptor. The effect of each receptor on the body are ...

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