Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, have shifted this paradigm
Higher values are associated with: Impaired liver metabolism and fatty liver disease Poor glucose control and worsening insulin resistance Increased cardiovascular and stroke risk Chronic low-grade inflammation Even normal weight individuals may show elevated visceral fat on InBody analysis, revealing a hidden metabolic risk that BMI cannot detect
Indeed, the SURPASS-CVOT study, which compares tirzepatide head-to-head with dulaglutide, will likely provide more comprehensive answers (expected by the end of 2024)
Zepbound (tirzepatide) can be left out of the fridge and kept at room temperature (up to 86F or 30C) for a maximum of 21 days
Generally speaking, a higher concentration of Vitamin C between 10% and 20% is considered ideal in order to benefit from everything Vitamin C has to offer
It is a critical clinical process that determines how well patients tolerate the medication, how effectively it reduces hunger or cravings, and how smoothly their weight loss journey begins