It is a partial sequence from the Body Protection Compound (BPC) found in human gastric juice
Another factor is the timeline of results
The 2.4 mg dose is the full maintenance dose, designed for long-term use to sustain appetite control and promote a healthy weight
Most cases were mild to moderate side effects and tended to decrease gradually with prolonged treatment," Jiang explained
Healthcare providers may recommend several approaches including continued monitoring with more frequent follow-up, referral to mental health specialists for evaluation and management, consideration of anxiety treatment with counseling or medication if clinically indicated, or in some cases, dose adjustment or discontinuation of Zepbound if a clear temporal relationship suggests medication involvement
This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (NO YDZJ202301ZYTS434, NO YDZJ202201ZYTS007) and the Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission Project (2023C037-4)