As well as reducing the amount of sugar released by your liver, it also slows the process of food leaving your stomach, preventing blood sugar spikes
What the Research Shows Recent research on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) has revealed concerning trends about body composition changes: A 2023 analysis of STEP trial data found that approximately 39% of weight lost on semaglutide was lean body mass 1 Research on tirzepatide showed similar patterns, with 30-40% of total weight loss coming from lean tissue 2 Comparative studies indicate GLP-1 users may lose more muscle than people losing weight through diet and exercise alone 3 For context: if you lose 50 pounds on a GLP-1 medication, 15-20 pounds might be muscle mass
Side Effects: What to Expect Like all medications, tirzepatide and semaglutide come with potential side effects, most of which are related to the digestive system
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The high demand also has led to some unavailability of the drug. What is semaglutide, and how does it work
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