Demand for the drug has at times outstripped supply, as Wegovy gained popularity on social media, with celebrities such as Mindy Kaling, Oprah, Adele, Rebel Wilson, and Elon Musk either confirming or rumored to be using semaglutide for weight loss
The timing question matters because inflammatory cytokines follow diurnal patterns - IL-6 and TNF- typically peak in early morning (6-8 AM), suggesting morning dosing might intercept inflammation at its highest point
The GLP-1 receptor agonist market features a variety of approved and investigational products, including short-acting agonists like exenatide and lixisenatide, long-acting options such as semaglutide, dulaglutide, and liraglutide, as well as oral formulations like oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
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4 However, the elevated risk was observed specifically among male current smokers