Based on the aforementioned 2021 review, study designs vary widely, with protocols ranging from short loading phases of 20 to 30 grams per day over 5 to 7 days to longer approaches, such as loading for 4 days at 25 grams, followed by 2 months of a 5-gram maintenance dose
They can contribute to muscle loss if intake becomes too low and protein or resistance exercise are not prioritised
New data also hint that shots containing tirzepatide or survodutide may end up working better than semaglutide, and that a compound called retatrutide is perhaps the best of all, with effects approaching those of bariatric surgery
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Both medications require weekly injections and work best alongside healthy lifestyle changes including proper nutrition and regular exercise What Makes Retatrutide and Tirzepatide Different