What's (really) going on with GLP-1?

GLP-1 is having a moment, thanks to the new medications on the market that use high-dose synthetic forms to target (quick) weight loss.

But GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is not new.

Biologically, we are all producing GLP-1 inside our bodies. It's a natural process that regulates blood sugar levels and controls appetite, which is why it is helpful in we…