Those who took tirzepatide lost 15.7%, or 34.4 pounds, of body weight on average when compared to those on a placebo, who lost 3.3% of their weight, or 7 pounds, on average
Plateaued results: Some people lose weight at first but hit a plateau, leaving them looking for stronger options
Natural alternatives include vitamin C serums, kojic acid from rice bran, arbutin from bearberry plants, and liquorice extract
Recent studies are investigating its use in the treatment of obesity, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and even Alzheimers disease, suggesting that the impact of this drug could reach well beyond its current applications
Judging from the results of recent weight loss-focused clinical trials, industry experts predict that Lilly will submit tirzepatide (under a different brand name) for FDA approval for use in patients with overweight and obesity in the near future