The mean reduction in body weight from baseline to week 104 was significantly higher in the semaglutide group (n = 152) compared to the placebo group (n = 152), with an estimated treatment difference of -12.6 percentage points (95% confidence interval: -15.3 to -9.8
And there was this thought that saturated fat and fat was the bad guy
Oral vs Injectable Semaglutide: Key Differences to Consider Both oral and injectable semaglutide contain the same active ingredient and produce comparable weight loss results when dosed appropriately, but they differ significantly in administration, dosing frequency, and absorption dynamics
The trial data shows slightly higher hair loss rates with tirzepatide (about 5%) versus semaglutide (about 3%), but tirzepatide also produces more weight loss, which to me is the more likely explanation
Published: November 2024 Weight loss: we love to see it, but we don't always love what we must do to achieve it