The SURMOUNT-5 trial demonstrated that Zepbounds dual-agonist approach produces approximately 6% more weight loss compared to Wegovys GLP-1-only mechanism
Prioritise protein Protein is a key nutrient to focus on when losing weight taking GLP-1s, since faster weight loss can result in muscle mass loss
They contain fast- and slow-digesting proteins that support muscle health for up to seven hours, helping prevent muscle loss during weight loss
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To put the numbers into context, the incidence of medullary thyroid cancer in the United States is approximately 600 cases per year