But biological plausibility is not the same as clinical proof
One term that continually pops up is the "catagen phase
Medications highlighted in the graphic include: Oral Wegovy - GLP-1 receptor agonist - ~13 to 17% estimated weight loss Wegovy 7.2 mg - Higher-dose injectable GLP-1 - ~20 to 21% estimated weight loss Orforglipron - Oral non-peptide GLP-1 agonist - ~11 to 15% estimated weight loss CagriSema - Amylin analog + GLP-1 agonist - ~20 to 23% estimated weight loss Retatrutide - Triple agonist (GIP, GLP-1, glucagon) - up to ~28 to 29% estimated weight loss Survodutide - Dual agonist (GLP-1, glucagon) - ~15 to 19% estimated weight loss MariTide - GIP antagonist + GLP-1 antibody-drug conjugate - ~18 to 20% estimated weight loss A few important notes for context: The percentages shown are trial-based estimates and vary by dose, duration, and analysis method Timelines reflect best estimates, not guarantees Real-world outcomes will depend on access, tolerability, and individualized care That said, the direction is clear
Injection timing relative to training has no pharmacological relevance because the peptides mechanism (upregulating actin polymerization and angiogenesis) operates on a multi-day timescale
Wegovy slows down the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which can help you feel full for longer after you eat
