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Liraglutide is effective for weight loss and blood sugar control, but is less potent than newer GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), which provide greater weight loss and better sugar control
Alcohol disrupts protein synthesis while tobacco compromises circulation and oxygen delivery to healing tissues
For hair protocols, early shedding reduction at 6-8 weeks, new growth visible at 3-4 months