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GLP-1 receptors are present in areas of the brain tied to dopamine signaling and reward processing, which may help explain why some people report reduced interest in alcohol and other substances while taking GLP-1s
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In clinical research, medicines in these classes have been associated with meaningful weight loss and improved blood sugar control in people with overweight or obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes