For weight loss, the medication acts primarily in your brain, binding to crucial receptors responsible for appetite signaling and satiety, helping to curb cravings
Some newer medications such as tirzepatide could offer more weight loss benefits since they work on two hormones (GLP-1 and GIP)
You tend to start on one dose and stay on that dose, instead of gradually increasing it like you do with Wegovy
1 In addition, they have positive long-term effects on cell survival, proliferation, and neogenesis
Another assumption that is sometimes used is that participants in the active arm lost to follow up would weigh the same, on average, as comparable participants randomized to placebo
Hormones play a vital role in your overall well-being, influencing everything from energy levels to mood, weight management, and more