Bottom line GLP-1 drugs can be effective tools for weight loss and blood sugar control
In SURMOUNT-1, tirzepatide at 15 mg weekly produced 22.5% average weight loss over 72 weeks
Development of an orally delivered GLP-1 receptor agonist through peptide engineering and drug delivery to treat chronic disease
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Tracking macros helps teach you portion awareness, how to build balanced meals that align with your goals, and allows you to have flexibility to eat foods you enjoy
Genetic engineering opened up a new way to manufacture human proteins previously difficult to obtain in large quantities