Weight reduction most likely played a large role in heart health, but researchers are also finding convincing early evidence that GLP-1and the drugsmay reduce inflammation when bound to receptors
Research suggests that shifts in ovarian hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, can influence how the gut processes pain, responds to stress, and regulates movement
This tripeptide is ubiquitous in nature and is produced by every organism from bacteria, to plants to animals that derives energy from oxidative phosphorylation and respiration
Finally, ongoing or recently completed, yet unpublished, RCTs are expected to provide additional information on the comparative effects of tirzepatide vs other glucose-lowering agents, including dulaglutide (ClinicalTrials.gov registration no
In the STEP-1 trial, participants achieved a mean weight loss of 6.0% by week 12 (during dose escalation) and 12.4% by week 28, with the full 14.9% mean loss reached at week 68 [1]