They can help curb cravings, boost metabolism, and ease weight loss
Comas F, Moreno-Navarrete JM
The goal is to identify individuals for whom GLP-1 therapy is clinically appropriate and likely to support sustainable outcomes when administered under supervision
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A: In a 2023 Phase 2 trial, participants on the highest dose (12 mg) lost an average of 24.2% of their body weight over 48 weeks, and they had not yet reached a weight loss plateau