It is not licensed as a lipid-lowering medication, and patients requiring pharmacological cholesterol management should continue statins as recommended by NICE guidance, even whilst taking Saxenda for weight loss
But research suggests that up to 120g can be eaten daily, without weight gain (9)
Tirzepatide is associated with improvements in body composition, meaning a higher percentage of weight loss comes from fat tissue rather than lean muscle
For general wellness, detoxification, or skin health, treatments are typically recommended once a week or every other week
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonists The discovery of the first GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist was reported in 2013 [74]
After 12-18 months, some individuals reach a weight-loss plateau as their body adapts to lower caloric input and semaglutide's appetite-suppressing effects may normalize