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Tirzepatide causes an increase in adiponectin, and according to a study performed by Shabalala et al., adiponectin is inversely related to lipid accumulation [44]

This may be due in part to its ability to slightly increase the bodys production of GLP-1 (the natural hormone that Wegovy mimics), which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar

GLP-1 medications mimic a natural hormone that slows stomach emptying and reduces appetite

Elevated glucose levels impair white blood cell function, reduce bacterial killing capacity, and in some cases create glucose-rich environments that promote bacterial growth