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Research library
Oxyntomodulin benefits
From the PeptideBase research library. Educational only — not medical advice.
Studied effects
- appetite suppression
- energy expenditure
- fat oxidation
Mechanism
Dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist. GLP-1 component suppresses appetite; glucagon component increases energy expenditure and fatty acid oxidation. Net effect is reduced caloric intake and elevated metabolic rate.