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How GLP-1 Medications Work GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a natural hormone in the body that signals fullness, helping you feel satisfied with smaller portions
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Recent research found that women using tirzepatide (Zeobound) and HRT together lost more weight and maintained it more effectively than those using a GLP-1 medication by itself
