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Knudsen LB, Calatayud D, Bardram L, Hvelplund A, Kaastrup P, Reedtz-Runge S, rskov C, Kirk RK, Heller RS, Pyke C

Last reviewed: May 20, 2026 Last updated: May 20, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations

Rising Demand for GLP-1 Therapies Globally, GLP-1 drugs have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the pharmaceutical industry

When your body digests protein, it releases certain building blocks (called amino acids ) that help trigger GLP-1 production in your gut

Among these effects, delayed gastric emptying is particularly important

One possible interpretation could be that GLP-1 promotes cardiac performance to increase BP and HR inducing pressure natriuresis
