These medications are FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or greater (obesity) or a BMI of 27 or greater (overweight) with at least one weight-related health condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
Since then, others have been made, including: Liraglutide (Victoza for diabetes, Saxenda for weight loss) Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, which is a tablet) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) works on two gut hormones, not just GLP1
These medications help you lose weight, but some of that can come from muscle, not just body fat
Full disclaimer Obesity medicine providers in Salt Lake City prescribe semaglutide, tirzepatide
Combined with adequate protein intake on semaglutide , this strategy gives hair follicles the best possible nutritional environment despite reduced caloric intake
Protein-rich foods like eggs, Greek yogurt, lean meats, and legumes should be consumed first at each meal, before carbohydrates and fats fill the limited appetite
