Adequate protein intake (approximately 1.01.5 g/kg daily) supports collagen synthesis, whilst ensuring sufficient vitamin C, zinc, copper, and hydration (68 cups fluid daily) maintains dermal integrity during weight loss
This is why doctors have used semaglutide for treating Type 2 diabetes
Wellness is a marathon, not a sprint
The first head-to-head clinical trial (SURMOUNT-5, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2025) showed tirzepatide produced 20.2% average weight loss at 72 weeks compared to 13.7% for semaglutide approximately 47% greater relative weight loss
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