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In particular, the multiple metabolic actions of glucagon highlight the importance of understanding the contributions of individual hormone action to inform the safe, effective and tailored use of GLP-1/glucagon co-agonists to target weight loss and metabolic disease in the future
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Mechanism of action not completely understood and likely multifactorial and includes a decreased production and accelerated clearance of triglycerides [ Fibric acid derivatives Also called fibrates (e.g., fenofibrate and bezafibrate)
Common side effects are mild and transient: water retention, tingling in extremities, and injection site reactions
Although preliminary findings indicate that GLP-1Ra causes modest BMD reduction and enhances bone remodeling, favoring resorption similar to the effects of calorie restriction, further research is needed