Research suggests that antioxidants can: Protects against chronic diseases: Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and mitigate oxidative stress, reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimers disease, and other age-related conditions
Other Oral GLP-1 Options: Liraglutide (Saxenda): Injectable only (not oral) Daily injections required Older GLP-1 medication Less effective than semaglutide or tirzepatide Not available in oral form Dulaglutide (Trulicity): Injectable only (not oral) Once-weekly injection Primarily for diabetes Not available in oral form Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon): Injectable only (not oral) Twice daily or once weekly depending on formulation Older GLP-1 medication Not available in oral form Bottom Line on Current Options: If you want an oral GLP-1 medication right now, Rybelsus is your only option, but its significantly less effective for weight loss than injections
We offer medical weight loss consultations in Corona, CA to determine whether semaglutide, tirzepatide, or another option may be appropriate for eligible patients
All tests of treatment effects were conducted at a two-sided alpha level of 0.1, unless otherwise stated
Midler DA, Midler TY, Liang SS, Kam PCA
Losing weight can have a positive impact on your cholesterol levels and overall health