Semaglutide belongs to the drug class of incretin mimetics and comes in two forms, subcutaneous injection which is sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, or an orally taken dissolvable tablet that goes by the brand name of Rybelsus
Moreover, functional outcomes, including muscle strength, gait speed and disability falls, should be adopted as primary endpoints rather than secondary measures to ensure meaningful clinical translation
Am going to continue to utilize them
Before being sold any peptide, ask: is it the molecule that was actually studied, and can the seller show a certificate of analysis
Tirzepatide was approved in 2022 as Mounjaro for diabetes, and in 2024 as Zepbound for obesity, with exclusivity running until May 2027