In the SURMOUNT trials, hair loss affected around 5 per cent (women 7.1 per cent, men 0.5 per cent)
Hyaluronic acid Although not a collagen precursor, oral hyaluronic acid has been studied for its potential to support skin hydration and elasticity and is frequently combined with collagen ingredients
At the time of writing, there was still one more CHMP meeting scheduled before the end of 2025, which could boost the approval count
Other pharmacological options include different weight management medications such as phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia), naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave), and orlistat (Xenical, Alli)
If you start out at a small dose and take longer to increase it, you may find that it takes up to 12 weeks to start seeing results