Its not clearand clinical trials havent shown that taking a GLP-1 medication will reduce your Alzheimers risk, says Clifford Segil, DO , a neurologist at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, California
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Heart rate increases slightly more with tirzepatide (average 2-3 bpm) than with semaglutide, but this change has not translated to increased cardiac events in published trials
Originally developed for treating diabetes, tirzepatide has shown significant effectiveness as an obesity treatment, helping patients achieve meaningful weight reduction while improving overall metabolic function