digestion
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Retatrutide is a so-called triple hormone receptor agonist, which works by activating the body’s receptors for glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon, hormones that regulate blood sugar and digestion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes are all good sources of fiber, an important nutrient with extensive health benefits, such as supporting a healthy gut microbiome, regulating blood sugar and keeping digestion regular.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Agriculture is also a major emitter through the methane released by livestock during digestion as well as rice cultivation, where flooded fields create ideal conditions for methane-emitting bacteria.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
He now worried that Annie had inherited his wretched digestion.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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