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In hepatocytes and adipocytes it reduces the activity of key lipogenic enzymes: Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) , a key step in fatty acid synthesis Fatty acid synthase (FAS) , the enzyme creating long chains of fatty acids Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) in adipocytes, reduces uptake of circulating triglycerides into fat cells Imagine it as turning valves in a pipeline, you close the inflow (lipogenesis), open the outflow (lipolysis)

Its potency is also evident in its ability to significantly raise blood glucose levels by reducing the effectiveness of insulin, which can be both a therapeutic and a side effect, depending on the individuals condition

As your body loses significant weight, it interprets this loss as a period of famine and actively slows down its calorie burning rate to conserve energy effectively

As BBC Future pointed out, GLP-1 medications help quiet hunger signals