Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in people with common arthritides such as osteoarthritis (OA), gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis
dietary guidelines recommending that Americans consume 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, up from the previous recommendation of 0.8 grams per kilogram
Mounjaro contains tirzepatide , a prescription medication that may be evaluated as part of a physician-guided medical weight loss plan
Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, has shown even greater efficacy in some studies, with weight reductions of approximately 20% in the SURMOUNT-1 trial
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