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What GLP-1 Medications Are: GLP-1 medications (brand names such as Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic) are prescription drugs that mimic a natural gut hormone to regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, and slow stomach emptying, helping many people manage diabetes and weight when used properly

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Growth hormone has a known influence on whole-body and muscle protein metabolism, with human metabolic studies demonstrating increased protein synthesis and reduced protein breakdown under elevated GH conditions [5]