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Ghinwa M Barakat1, Wiam Ramadan2, Ghaith Assi3
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and gut microbiome influence satiety. This review explores how GLP-1 agonists, gut bacteria, and neurotransmitters interact to regulate appetite and body weight homeostasis.
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