Orforglipron was shown in a recent study to help patients lose 12.4% of their body weight
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It is sold in weekly subcutaneous injections at five doses from 2.5 mg through 15 mg, and the Phase 3 SURMOUNT trials showed average weight loss of roughly 20 to 22 percent at the highest dose over 72 weeks
There are also concerns regarding potential drug-interactions and a reduction in long-term efficacy due to tachyphylaxis [73]
Elevated beta-glucuronidase activity from bacterial overgrowth can recirculate estrogens, toxins, and drugs back into the bloodstream, increasing total body burden
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