Proc Natl Acad Sci 97(10):51015106
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists like tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are injectable medications used for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss
If your primary concern is musculoskeletal (joint pain, tendon repair, muscle recovery), subcutaneous injections are the standard approach
This makes it very appealing in the field of medical aesthetics
These stories show how important it is to manage nutrients well after surgery
Likewise, is the demonstration of the improved anastomoses healing, gastrointestinal (i.e., esophagogastric, esophagojejunal ileoileal, jejunoileal, colon anastomoses), but also nerve (sciatic nerve) and vascular (abdominal aorta)