The first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 for obesity is now available in the United States following its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in December
It is also worth considering that fatigue attributed to GLP-1 therapy may actually reflect underlying conditions such as hypothyroidism, anemia, sleep apnea, or depression, which should be evaluated if tiredness persists
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound) is a synthetic peptide derived from a protective protein found in stomach acid, while TB-500 is a synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring peptide in the human body
Highlights : One of the first GLP-1 drugs, effective for blood glucose control but less commonly used today due to newer options with greater weight-loss benefits
Wegovy is approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and Zepbound is approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea