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But many people are now asking an important question: Is there a natural way to get similar benefits without the risks and long-term dependency of prescription GLP-1 drugs
Hype has built around the drug, which celebrities including Elon Musk and Chelsea Handler say they have taken it, leading to shortages
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is used for long-term weight management in adults with obesity (with a body mass index of 30 or higher) and overweight (with a body mass index of 27 or higher) with at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
Animal studies showed retatrutide producing lower expression levels of inflammatory and fibrotic mediators compared to tirzepatide, suggesting the triple mechanism may offer benefits beyond additional weight loss