In a study conducted by Biofortis Research, GLP-1 levels went up steadily, 25% in the first 30 minutes and 47% after two hours, and participants hunger ratings reflected that. One hour after drinking, everyone said they had little to no desire to eat, and after two hours, two-thirds were still comfortably full
However, the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 30 positions that the benefits of GLP-1 medications outweigh the risks and until more is known, there's little reason to withhold use unless coming from a personal or family history of medullary or follicular thyroid cancers
When people feel better, they tend to miss fewer days at work, stay more focused, and engage more with their teams
By systematically examining this wide array of disorders, the study sheds light on the potential therapeutic roles of GLP-1RAs beyond their established metabolic applications
It is not known if tirzepatide will cause thyroid tumors, or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people