And when it comes to influencers who pushed specific diets like keto or high-protein, touted detoxes or weight-loss teas, it can feel even more disingenuous when theyre not open about taking GLP-1s
Tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, reduces hunger signals and delays gastric emptyingwhich means you'll eat less food overall
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Participants were adults with: Obesity (BMI 30 kg/m) or Overweight (BMI 27 kg/m) with at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease No diabetes diagnosis Participants were randomized 1:1 to receive either: Maximum tolerated dose of Zepbound (10 mg or 15 mg) Maximum tolerated dose of Wegovy (1.7 mg or 2.4 mg) The study cohort had a mean age of 44.7 years, 64.7% were women, and participants had an average body weight of 249 pounds with a mean BMI of 39.4 kg/m
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