Mounjaro (tirzepatide) goes one step further by acting on an additional hormone, GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) , potentially amplifying weight loss benefits
Case Report A 73-year-old female with type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, depression, and obesity (BMI 38.5) presented with worsening abdominal pain for three days
in 2023 confirmed the definite effect of three species of Glycyrrhiza uralensis in Haizao Yuhu decoction when treating goiter, and it was found that it was effective
The cons of lipo shots include the lack of FDA approval specifically for weight loss, the need for ongoing weekly injections, potential mild side effects like injection site soreness and nausea, inconsistent results depending on individual factors, and the fact that they do not work without diet and exercise
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Acknowledgments We acknowledge the support of Western Sydney University, Australia, through the PhD Scholarship Program (Ahmad K