Later innovations like tirzepatide expanded on this by targeting two receptors (GLP-1 and GIP) to improve metabolic function
Cardiovascular Protection Research Recent studies confirm significant cardiovascular benefits beyond metabolic effects
So, you use your muscle pump when you're moving your arm, that helps clear out the lymphedema
Previous experiments have found that exendin-4 could reduce the pain-induced neuro-inflammatory response through the GLP-1R pathway, thereby promoting the recovery of cognitive function in mice (100)
Obesity is a chronic condition and these medications are designed for long-term use, so you want to find a drug that doesnt cause a major disruption to your quality of life
Indeed, in pre-clinical models, retatrutide, a triple agonist (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon), resulted in greater WL and improved glucose profile compared to tirzepatide through increased energy expenditure and reduced calorie intake [80, 81]