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According to a 2018 study published in Current Obesity Reports , even a modest weight loss of 5-10 percent reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood
After injection, the medication enters the bloodstream and activates GLP-1 receptors throughout the body, signaling fullness to the brain's appetite centers and slowing gastric emptying
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The study emphasized the importance of weight loss in the management of hypertension, particularly in populations taking antihypertensive drugs
GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and a growing pipeline of new entrants are being prescribed to tens of millions of Americans for weight loss and diabetes management, and they are fundamentally altering how, when, and how much people eat