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University of Toronto - GLP-1 Medicine Improves Liver Health Independent of Weight Loss: Study

Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1, acts directly on a subset of liver cells to improve organ function - and d. . .
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Now, a study conducted between the University of Toronto and the Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (both in Canada), and published in Cell Metabolism, shows that semaglutide exerts direct effects on the liver, regardless of fat loss, and reveals its efficacy against metabolic liver disease. Specifically, this research shows that the GLP-1 receptor – the therapeutic target of semaglutide – is found in a very specific type of liver endothe…

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Salud a Diario broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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