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Eli Lilly releases data for a new weight-loss drug to tackle obesity : Shots - Health News : NPR

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This drug is a true gamechanger

In the SURMOUNT-1 study, people who took the highest dose of tirzepatide, most of whom had a BMI of about 30 or higher but did not have diabetes, lost about 21% of their body weight during the 72 week study. As researchers point out, for people who have bariatric surgery, typical weight loss is about 25% to 30% of their weight, one or two years after the surgery. In the tirzepatide study, 36% of people taking the highest dose lost 25% or more of their body weight.

this is comparable to bariatric surgery

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As I understand, the miracle drug in question is an appetite suppressant, not something that supercharges your metabolism like the drug in Doctorow's Makers.

Maybe one day, we'll get that crazy food pill thing like in Naruto where it instantly burns all your fat for a rush of energy.

Can't decide if I'm relieved or disappointed.