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As a member of the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, semaglutide has garnered attention for its dual ability to regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss, addressing two critical aspects of metabolic health

Semaglutide-based drugs like Ozempic and its kin work by mimicking glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a natural hormone that stimulates insulin release to manage blood sugar levels

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NAD+ depletion during caloric restriction has been documented in multiple studies, and some researchers theorize that supplementing a direct NAD+ precursor alongside the medication could help offset that energy deficit