Clinical trials show that at 3 months, people taking tirzepatide lost an average of about 9% of their body weight
Ozempic (diabetes) accounted for most of these fills, but Wegovy (approved June 2021 for obesity) has been growing faster
Clinical decision-making should be individualized, considering the patient's complete metabolic profile, disease severity, and treatment goals
Third, to clearly distinguish between direct immunomodulatory effects and indirect metabolic advantages, mechanistic research is required
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy arent a first step, says Heather Gosnell, MD, a pediatrician and plant-based health coach in Phoenix, Arizona
Grber U, Schmidt J, Kisters K