Between July 2023 - when Intuitive first mentioned weight loss drugs - and October 2023, medical device companies that were deemed GLP-1 losers sold off aggressively (e.g., diabetes medical devices, sleep apnea devices, bariatric surgery), while the GLP-1 companies themselves (Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk) increased in value much more than the broader market
It is why the retatrutide peptide has shown record-breaking fat-loss data in clinical trialssomething no single or dual agonist drug has matched yet
The outcome: tesamorelin demonstrated favorable effects on cognition in both adults with [mild cognitive impairment] and healthy older adults. Although adverse events were reported in 68% of tesamorelin subjects, the events themselves were mild primarily localized skin reactions and increased joint pain.22 Cardiovascular health By shrinking visceral fat, tesamorelin effectively reduces a major cardiovascular risk factor.23 Theres even a recent paper examining the direct relationship between tesamorelin and cardiovascular disease
Strength exercises maintain muscle, and cardio gets the fat burning
For those struggling with weight management, semaglutide has become a widely discussed treatment option
These carry minimal interaction risk with semaglutide and may offer additional comfort during the adaptation phase