Lowers the risk of kidney disease
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Pharmaceutical versions of GLP-1, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), were initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes but are now widely prescribed for weight loss and other health conditions
Obesity is a chronic disease, and for many patients, ongoing medication is appropriate management, the same way someone with hypertension stays on blood pressure medication indefinitely
doi:10.1073/pnas.2413811122
In that case, to truly shift skin tone, you may need a holistic plan, such as laser/light radiation therapies or chemical peels combined with topical actives, like niacinamide, vitamin C, retinoids, etc