Cardiovascular benefits: May reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)
JAMA (2019) 321(15):14578
By acting like the hormone GLP-1, it helps control blood sugar levels, reduces hunger, and promotes a feeling of fullness
It belongs to a novel class of agents known as triple hormone receptor agonists, meaning it simultaneously targets three hormone receptors: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), and glucagon receptors
An $11 million, 22,000-square-foot factory in Dallas is expected to be ready to roll by the end of the year
Nutritional deficiencies particularly protein, iron, and zinc can contribute to hair shedding during caloric restriction and should be assessed clinically