Elevated blood TMAO levels cause an imbalance in cholesterol homeostasis which leads to influenced macrophages, which in turn causes foam cell development and atherosclerotic plaques [68, 69, 71]
Patients with poorly controlled diabetes, cardiovascular risk, obesity-related comorbidities, and those facing access barriers should be prioritized
Patients with pre-existing gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, may be more susceptible to these symptoms
Plastic surgeons will assess the original surgical site and determine what adjustments can be made to enhance the abdominal contour
A phase 3 trial directly comparing retatrutide with tirzepatide is underway, but its complete results are not yet available
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