Here's a summary of the key points: Different Mechanisms: Zepbound (tirzepatide) activates both GIP and GLP-1 pathways, while Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide) activates only the GLP-1 pathway
People who have Ehlers Danlos can have increased joint hypermobility, skin hyper-elasticity, vascular fragility, varicose veins, orthostatic intolerance, asthma, and osteoporosis
Contraindications Wilson's disease: A genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in organs
Important Facts About GLP 1 Therapy GLP 1 medications are not simply weight loss injections
The researchers also observed that 532 participants with BMI 35 at week 0, who had tolerated their assigned dose of medication, were then escalated to the maximum tolerated dose (9mg or 12mg) for a further 24 weeks