ROS accumulation is considered to be a key factor in ferroptosis induction [83]
This delayed gastric transit is what makes tirzepatide so effective for weight lossbut it also means stool moves through your colon at a slower pace than normal
This class of medications (commonly-branded as Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Mounjaro, and more), which were initially developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, have become the weight loss method in the last half-decade, with more Americans seeking them out as a new way to lose weight, if they can access them
The effects of GIP on glucose metabolism are an area of ongoing investigation, which will hopefully be accelerated by the development of a specific GIP receptor antagonist (103)
Notably, research indicates that individuals most interested in trying GLP-1 medications, and willing to accept common side effects, are those who report greater body shame, body surveillance, weight concerns, anti-fat bias, disordered eating behaviors, and higher BMIs, alongside lower body appreciation and body neutrality (Markey et al., 2025)