Patients often report reduced desire for sweets and fatty foods, creating an opportunity to adopt healthier habits
In comparison, semaglutide stays active for a whole week
Circulating Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-), and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) rise steadily across older adulthood, forming the well-described inflammaging phenotype associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular risk, reduced mobility, and diminished vaccine responsiveness (Rohde et al., 1996
15 Research, along with anecdotal observation, suggests providers may already be prescribing GLP-1 agonists other than liraglutide off-label for weight-loss in their non-diabetic patients
This can significantly tighten the skin and abdominal wall
In SURMOUNT-5, tirzepatide produced 20.2% mean weight loss versus 13.7% on semaglutide at 72 weeks