Low Wang, who chairs the FDAs Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee, says shes expressing her own views, and not speaking on behalf of the panel or the FDA
Some preliminary research, primarily from animal studies with limited human data, suggests allulose may influence glucose metabolism and potentially improve insulin sensitivity, though these mechanisms remain under investigation and require further validation in robust human clinical trials
Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved weight loss injection that mimics GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide), hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar
Based on the STEP-1 clinical trial, the average weight loss with semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly is 14.9% of body weight over 68 weeks (about 16 months)
Choosing not to drink at all is a great option because it is the only legal option for students under 21 and there are no negative consequences, like hangovers or blackouts