what is a glp-1 ra 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗟𝗣-𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 ⁣ ⁣ Randomized, placebo-controlled trials of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have provided strong Indications for GLP-1/GIP RA Summary

Face serums and creams: Clinical standard: 1-3% concentration Maximum typically used: 4% concentration Application: Once or twice daily Duration: Minimum 8-12 weeks for visible results Eye area products: Concentration: 1-2% (lower for sensitive periorbital skin) Application: Once daily, typically evening Amount: Pea-sized for both eyes Scalp solutions for hair: Concentration: 0.5% solution common Application: 1-2ml to affected areas once or twice daily Duration: 3-6 months minimum for meaningful changes Higher concentrations do not always mean better results with topicals

GLP-1 is a type of medication that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite and is often used for weight loss and diabetes management

For example, 1 year and 2 years of discontinuation increased this risk by 14% (RR = 1.14

Protein is especially critical because one of the biggest concerns with rapid weight loss of any type is losing muscle along with fat

Both the Lilly and Novo Nordisk pills resulted in less weight loss than the average achieved with Lillys injectable Zepbound, which results in a 21% average weight loss, or Novo Nordisks injectable Wegovy, which averages about 15%

These include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, flushing, cough, and nasal congestion