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It: Lowers appetite Slows gastric emptying Improves blood sugar control It does not stimulate the central nervous system or raise alertness the way stimulant drugs such as phentermine do
One study found that the average reduction in total body fat mass was 33.9% with tirzepatide, while another concluded that tirzepatide was linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular death
Elevated glucose attaches to proteins in arterial walls through a process called glycation, stiffening vessels and promoting plaque formation
Multiple clinical sources, including Cleveland Clinic, note that roughly 20 to 40 percent of the weight lost during significant medication-assisted weight loss can come from lean mass rather than fat
5-year cumulative costs for Mounjaro/Zepbound: Compared to bariatric surgery cost: Honest numbers for 10 years and for a lifetime of tirzepatide: $120,000-$168,000 for a patient buying tirzepatide for 10 years out-of-pocket, or 5-8 times the total cost of surgery done on self-pay basis
