In practice, this means the effective dose-per-kilogram varies significantly between individuals
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Understanding this pharmacological foundation helps contextualize why some individuals may experience persistent hunger despite treatment, as the biological response to GLP-1 receptor agonism involves complex interactions between peripheral and central nervous system pathways
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