semaglutide gila monster venom venom… and weight loss? 🦎 It sounds wild, but it's true. GLP-1 medications were inspired by a hormone first discovered in the saliva of a Gila monster. On this week's How a Canadian scientist and

Its FDA-approved for weight loss and still being studied for diabetes

Great when used as part of a comprehensive skin care regimen

In combination with GLP-1, GIP activation creates synergistic effects that exceed what either achieves alone

Briefly, SURMOUNT-5 was a phase 3b multicenter, randomized, parallel-arm, open-label, active-controlled, 72-week trial that included adults aged 18 years or older, with a body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m 2 or a BMI 27 kg/m 2 with at least one obesity-related complication (ORC, i.e., hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease), and relatively stable weight, not more than 5 kg change in 3 months before screening

This medication can make these conditions worse, highlighting the need for a review of one's medical history before starting treatment