The 8 and 12 mg groups shed the most weight but paid for it with the most stomach side effects, while the 4 mg group was easier to tolerate and still worked well
By far, failing to start at a tolerable dose and maximize its effects (while only moving up when necessary) is the #1 reason why people get nasty side effects from GLP-1 peptides
Morgan Stanley in 2023 forecast weight management medicines to reach $77 billion by 2030, and a GlobalData report issued this year said GLP-1 agonists, which initially focused on diabetes and obesity, are emerging as potential treatments for a broader range of chronic conditions
The CDC and American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend 7-9 hours of sleep nightly for most adults to support overall metabolic homeostasis
This pattern is more consistent with temporary telogen effluvium than with direct scalp damage
Demonstrating cardiovascular benefits in the SELECT trial establishes these agents as potentially life-saving interventions