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One might lose 20% of their body weight with few side effects
Unlike the aforementioned alpha-hydroxy acids, tranexamic acid isn't a chemical exfoliator, but a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine
Unlike small-molecule drugs (like tablets), peptide-based medicines like retatrutide work by binding to specific hormone receptors and activating them, which is why they need to be given by injection rather than taken orally
Methods Protocol and search strategy A literature search was conducted via PubMed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, MEDLINE and EMBASE, which aimed to cover all relevant literature available between inception to January 17, 2025
Bottom Line GLP-1 medications have moved from niche diabetes treatments to one of the fastest-growing drug categories in Medicare