In a phase 2 study, it yielded impressive improvements in body composition for people with obesity
The tirzepatide dose groups and regimens were as follows: 12 mg (4 mg for weeks 0-3, 8 mg for weeks 4-7, and 12 mg for weeks 8-11), 15 mg-1 (2.5 mg for weeks 0-1, 5 mg for weeks 2-3, 10 mg for weeks 4-7, and 15 mg for weeks 8-11), and 15 mg-2 (2.5 mg for weeks 0-3, 7.5 mg for weeks 4-7, and 15 mg for weeks 8-11)
At 0, 3, 7, and 10 days, the tissues were fixed, and cryosections were used for in situ apoptotic staining with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL), according to the manufacturers instructions (Servicebio, Beijing, China)
It is thought that glutathione is degraded into amino acids during digestion and absorption processes
A 2022 review of 76 clinical trials noted participants who used GLP-1s specifically for weight loss, took a higher dose, and/or used the medication for more than 26 weeks were at a higher risk for gallbladder issues