Semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist

Semaglutide is a long-acting analog of GLP-1, a hormone the gut releases after eating. It is one of the most extensively studied metabolic compounds of the past decade, examined across glucose regulation, appetite, body weight, and cardiovascular markers. Its design — small, deliberate changes to a natural peptide — is a study in precision rather than reinvention.