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Tirzepatide Triumph: 25% Weight Loss in Obesity Trials
Hey crew, have you seen the latest on Tirzepatide? We're not just talking about incremental changes here—this compound is breaking the 25% weight loss barrier in clinical trials for people with obesity. That’s a milestone that rivals, and in some cases outpaces, what many of us grind for over years with strict dieting and endless cardio!
Key Takeaways from Tirzepatide Obesity Trials
[]Massive Weight Loss: In several high-quality trials, up to one-third of participants dropped an incredible 25% of their body weight on Tirzepatide. Most saw drops over 20%, with average loss around 21% over 72-88 weeks—that’s not a typo!
[]Predominantly Fat Loss: About 75% of the weight lost came from fat, with only 25% coming from lean mass. This is a similar—or sometimes superior—profile than older meds and injectables.
[]Better Waistlines: Waist circumference shrank significantly (~18 cm), targeting visceral fat and not just water.
[]Consistency Across Ages/Genders: These percentages held across men, women, older, and younger folks—sustained with continued use.
[]Diet & Exercise: Traditional methods (cutting carbs, ramping up cardio) yield 5-10% total weight loss over a year with high adherence. Most people regain some unless they overhaul their lifestyles.
[]Older Medications: Previous meds help drop 5-15%, often with muscle loss and sides. Semaglutide was huge, but Tirzepatide blows past it for both the scale and body comp.- Body Comp Preservation: With Tirzepatide, resistance training and high-protein dieting help keep more muscle compared to deep deficits.
Who Might Benefit?
[]Bodybuilders: Imagine cutting to ultra-low body fat with less muscle loss. Possible improved nutrient partitioning, but more research needed.
[]Athletes: For those struggling to make weight classes or drop body fat without sacrificing performance, this brings a novel, potentially safer approach.- Regular People: For anyone bouncing from diet to diet, this may finally ignite fat loss and help keep it off, especially when paired with healthy habits.
For anyone wanting to keep tabs on compounds, new research, and practical uses, Dragonpharmastore is a solid source for updates on the latest.
What do you think—could Tirzepatide change the game for athletes and lifters, or should we stick to old-school methods? Who’s considering this, or already tried it? Let’s hear some opinions!
