In practical terms, that means it may not work as intended
Kennedy Jr., including six who run clinics that offer peptides
Translating these findings into human applications could unlock new treatments for insomnia and stress-related sleep disturbances
Patients are reporting unexpected benefits beyond what the drug was originally prescribed for, many happening before meaningful weight loss, including: Less arthritic joint pain Reduced migraines Decreased anxiety and brain fog Relief from irritable bowel and long-COVID symptoms Less addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and social media Improved menopausal symptoms And most surprising
These symptoms could indicate serious problems that need immediate treatment to prevent tooth loss or more extensive damage
Study design ATTAIN-MAINTAIN enrolled participants who had already completed 72 weeks of treatment with the highest tolerated doses of either semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) as part of the SURMOUNT-5 trial