Glucagon promotes hepatic fatty acid oxidation (fat burning in the liver) and reduces intrahepatic lipid accumulation, which is particularly beneficial for MASH/NAFLD
Liraglutide attenuates type 2 diabetes mellitus-associated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by activating AMPK/ACC signaling and inhibiting ferroptosis
(2024, September) Retatrutide is a novel triple-agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, showing in phase 2 trials that it can deliver remarkably large weight losses (up to ~24% over 48 weeks in people with obesity) along with strong improvements in HbA1c, lipid profiles, liver fat (in NAFLD), insulin sensitivity, and other cardiometabolic markers
Regarding safety, the majority of reported adverse events were mild to moderate, ranging from 88% to 96%, depending on the specific study group
Clinical studies show patients treated with GLP-1s experienced an average weight loss of 14.9-20.9% of their total body weight after 68-72 weeks
For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides