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GLP-1 signaling and hepatic steatosis Human hepatocytes express little or no GLP-1 receptor, so most experts believe semaglutides liver benefits are largely indirect mediated by weight loss, reduced adipose lipolysis, improved insulin sensitivity, lower glucotoxicity, and decreased hepatic lipogenic drive rather than by direct receptor engagement on liver cells

Under federal law, 503B outsourcing facilities can compound drugs that are "currently in shortage" without individual patient prescriptions

In the 72-week SURMOUNT-5 trial described in this article, average weight reduction was 20.2% with tirzepatide and 13.7% with semaglutide among adults with obesity without type 2 diabetes

I dont believe this number meaningfully changes (perhaps up to 10% in a decade even with new market entrants) as infrastructure catches up

Maintaining 80-90% of pre-medication strength while losing 50-70 pounds is exceptional success
