Prescription weight loss medications like GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide) are best suited for adults with obesity or significant health risks
I mean, if you have a neck injury, its kind of hard, just logistically to do, but when its your knee or in my case, I used it myself on a hamstring tear that I had, and theyre pretty easy to do on my own
Although we focused on non-diabetic individuals with overweight and obesity, potential confounding factors such as concomitant medications, baseline gastrointestinal conditions, and varying lifestyle factors could have influenced the incidence and severity of reported adverse events
The most common options you will encounter include 5 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL, 17 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, and 40 mg/mL
11 12 GLP-1s lower blood sugar, blood pressure, body weight, and inflammationall of which reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels 13 GLP-1 receptors are found in the heart and arteries, where they may also improve endothelial function, increase nitric oxide, and reduce oxidative stress, helping stabilize plaque and improve how the heart uses energy, especially during stress
This review has significant implications for the management of T2D, making it a compelling read for healthcare professionals, researchers, and clinicians