New York Post

Move over, Ozempic.

Researchers say a similar medication helped more than 200 overweight adults shed an average of 15.6% of their body weight after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost.

The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included “significant” decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association’s annual science conference in Orlando.



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“These findings demonstrated that the use of pemvidutide may have important effects on the quality of weight loss and cardiometabolic-associated comorbidities of obesity,”...

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The buzz around appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic has skyrocketed thanks to social media, but as these medications gain popularity, it's crucial to remember that scientific understanding of their effects is still evolving.

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You might be familiar with—or even know someone who has seen remarkable weight loss results from—medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Perhaps you’ve wondered just how much weight you can lose with these drugs, and whether one is particularly more effective than the others. To understand their effectiveness, knowing how these medications work is essential.

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A naturally occurring compound in olives, elenolic acid, has shown promise as a potential treatment for obesity and type 2  diabetes.
In mouse models of the health conditions, researchers from Virginia Tech in the US discovered that after one week of treatment, elenolic acid reduced blood sugar levels as well as, or even better than, two leading medications.



					
			

"Lifestyle modifications and public health measures have had limited impact on the rising prevalence of obesity, one of the top risk factors for type 2 diabetes," says Dongmin Liu, a nutrition scientist from Virginia Tech.
"Available obesity drugs are ineffective in weight loss maintenance,...

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The controversial use of Ozempic for weight loss has been on the rise among Hollywood stars, but an expert has warned of the effects of rapid weight loss

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 A new weight loss drug is more effective than medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, new research suggests.Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound – which treat diabetes and weight loss, respectively – leads to more weight loss than semaglutide.Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic, which have been taken for weight loss by an estimated 15.5 million Americans, according to a Gallup poll released in May.A new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, is thought to be the first head-to-head comparison of the two weight loss drugs.Electronic health records...

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It may take a few hours or days to reach Mounjaro’s peak time in your body. However, using Mounjaro over a longer period can lead to significant weight loss. Mounjaro is a brand-name medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is used alongside lifestyle changes and physical activities.

How long does it take to see the peak weight loss effects of Mounjaro?

She’s giving obesity medications another shot.

Diane Schram, 64, lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide, a similar medication. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying a new experimental drug that’s being hailed as better than Ozempic. 

Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, which is in clinical trials, may help users shed up to 24% of their body weight after 48 weeks. Schram is taking it at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa in Houston as part of a clinical research study, the Fox affiliate in Houston reports.

“The new retatrutide has an ability to help you retain muscle and now you’re having less...

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Most patients stop using Wegovy, Ozempic for weight loss within two years, analysis finds

As the popularity of drugs used for weight loss continues to explode, a new study is shedding light on which drug is most effective for weight loss. Mounjaro, a drug with the main active ingredient tirzepatide, was found to be more helpful in helping people lose weight and maintain their weight loss, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

What's better for weight loss, Mounjaro or Ozempic? New study provides answer

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Achieving your weight loss goals is reliant, in large part, to your diet. Some foods, like this healthy snack, are more effective for weight loss than others.

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Staying hydrated has become a significant issue for many Americans. Significant to the point that research shows 75% are chronically dehydrated. But, for those who are on weight loss medications, the problem is even more concerning as many don’t realize that dehydration is a common side effect of weight-loss drugs, including diuretics and the new weight loss kids on the block -- Wegovy and Ozempic. It can be especially serious in people who have kidney problems because diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids.

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It’s no secret that switching up your spice rack can have a huge impact on health. In fact, more and more health care professionals are putting the focus on what you put on your plate rather than what’s in your medicine cabinet. Ingredients like turmeric and black pepper, for example, are jam-packed with benefits and have been shown to have a powerful impact on health when used together.

Turmeric and Black Pepper Weight Loss Benefits and More

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GLP-1s: Favored for Weight Loss, Fading for Diabetes Use

July 23, 2024 – GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic were intended to treat diabetes, but their weight loss-inducing effects swiftly caught the nation’s attention. Over the past...

GLP-1s: Favored for Weight Loss, Fading for Diabetes Use

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