Weve also seen data that semaglutide has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, which can further protect the kidneys from damage. If the heart pumps better, Whyte added, the kidney is going to function better. The role of GLP-1 medications for treating obesity is just one of several surprising findings uncovered since their introduction to the market
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) received FDA approval for chronic weight management in 2021, followed by tirzepatide (Zepbound) in 2023, both demonstrating substantial weight loss in clinical trials
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