~15% average weight loss Common side effects: nausea, constipation, diarrhea Also shown to reduce cardiovascular and kidney disease risks in some patients Tirzepatide (Zepbound) A dual-action medication: GLP-1 + GIP Enhances insulin, appetite control, and fat metabolism Average weight loss: ~20% in clinical trials Weekly injection Similar GI side effects to semaglutide Retatrutide (Coming Soon) A triple-agonist: GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon receptor Early studies show weight loss approaching 25% Still in clinical trials
Recent studies have provided valuable insights into how each medication performs in clinical trials
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The link between obesity and cancer It is well established that obesity is associated with at least 13 types of cancer, including breast (post-menopausal), colorectal, endometrial, kidney, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers