It is not approved for use in children, and its safety and effectiveness in younger patients have not been established
However, if you're consistently falling short of protein goals or going 5+ hours between meals, adding 1-2 snacks with 15-20g protein each helps preserve muscle mass and maintain energy levels without causing excessive fullness or nausea
[11] Tirzepatide is a prescription medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (under the brand name Mounjaro) and chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m) with at least one weight-related comorbidity (under the brand name Zepbound)
And preclinical models consistently show benefits for Alzheimers-like pathology. In addition, a combination of their anti-inflammatory effects and effects on the vasculature likely explain some of the beneficial effects on dementia reported in observational studies, Holst says
Emma Cooper added, "As the rate of mental health disorders, including eating disorders, continues to rise, healthcare providers should be screening for and intervening on inappropriate use of these medications. Researchers believe appropriate pediatric health could also be threatened, not only by the rise of counterfeit drugs that have been well documented, but by illegitimate access through the internet
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