It is important to distinguish between GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are licensed pharmaceutical treatments) and probiotic supplements marketed with claims about GLP-1 modulation
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DES(1-3) IGF-1: mechanism and evidence base DES(1-3) IGF-1 (also written Des(1-3)-IGF-1 or simply Des-IGF-1) is a truncated form of IGF-1 from which the first three N-terminal amino acids glutamic acid, proline, and threonine are removed
Relevant experimental results show that, while maintaining original lifestyle and dietary habits, continuous supplementation of L-carnitine at the dosage specified for health products for 35 days resulted in reductions in the subjects' body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, total body fat mass, and subcutaneous fat thickness at various measurement points
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