Patients also see measurable progress in overall health, with reductions in BMI and better metabolic outcomes
Other related drugs, such as liraglutide (Victoza) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) may cause some of the same side effects
These medicines include injectable formulations such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon BCise), as well as oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
The paper was published in Annals of Surgery
Parel ST, Pea CJ
The inclusion of BCAAsleucine, isoleucine, and valineplays a critical role in stimulating muscle protein synthesis and reducing muscle breakdown during intense workouts