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MECHANISM OF ACTION: A dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonist activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, and as a result it effectively regulates glucose levels, reduces appetite and promotes weight loss

That tracks with previous research showing that many patients regain weight quickly after stopping GLP-1s, once the drugs appetite-suppressing and fullness-promoting effects wear off

Weight loss and lower intake can change how your other treatments work

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Walking and low-impact cardio are beneficial for cardiovascular health but do not provide sufficient osteogenic stimulus to meaningfully protect bone density during rapid weight loss