The drowsiness from Melanotan II is a side effect, not a therapeutic indication
Yes, Ozempic is generally more effective for weight loss, based on clinical evidence
In premenopausal women, estrogen promotes fat oxidation, meaning your body preferentially burns fat for energy
Feinberg, Edward A
Obesity has been linked to both types of cancer as well as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which is the progressive accumulation of excess fat on the liver that can ultimately cause the organ to fail
As mentioned earlier, the most important effect of incretins is to stimulate the production and secretion of insulin by the pancreas, and clinical studies show that the activation of this process, whether by stimulation of GLP-1 by semaglutide alone or simultaneous stimulation of GLP-1/GIP by tirzepatide, is associated with better glycemic control in type 2 diabetics