Notably, the phase 3 ESSENCE trial, not included in the present algorithm because it was published after 31 January, 2025, showed that semaglutide was associated with a significant improvement in MASH and liver fibrosis 11 similar to tirzepatide
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Plateaus reflect metabolic adaptation: as your body weight decreases, your basal metabolic rate also drops, and hunger hormones (like ghrelin) rebound slightly
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However, this would likely still result in feelings of over-caffeination and jitteriness in most people