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The session used the earliest available published data for CT-388 (24-week interim from ADA/ENDO 2024) and projected a 48-week plateau of 24 to 26% based on trajectory extrapolation from tirzepatide's weight-loss kinetics

Where it works: Liver: Increases hepatic glucose production and fat oxidation (when carbs are low) Adipose tissue: Stimulates lipolysis (breakdown of stored fat into free fatty acids) Brown adipose tissue: Activates thermogenesis (heat production from burning fat) Muscle: May increase fat oxidation during exercise Weight loss contribution: The glucagon component appears to add an additional 2-3% weight loss beyond the GLP-1/GIP combination (24% vs 22% for tirzepatide)

RESEARCH EVIDENCE For example, Chang et al

Distribute fluid intake evenly rather than consuming large volumes at once, which can overwhelm bladder capacity

The growth hormone-releasing hormone analogue, tesamorelin, decreases muscle fat and increases muscle area in adults with HIV