GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) medications are a class of drugs that have been shown to be effective in managing type 2 diabetes and, more recently, in promoting significant weight loss
Heres How Semaglutide Represses Appetite Semaglutides effectiveness in weight loss primarily stems from its ability to repress appetite
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People who pair the drug with a structured nutrition approach and resistance training lose more weight and preserve more muscle mass
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What Research Studies Have Compared These Two Medications Directly The primary direct comparison is SURMOUNT-5, a randomised controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2025), which compared tirzepatide 10mg or 15mg against semaglutide 2.4mg in adults with obesity without diabetes over 72 weeks [10]