Alicia Ault January 07, 2025 2388 Added to Email Alert A systematic review of 26 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) finds that among glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and co-agonists on the market or still being investigated, the experimental drug retatrutide (Eli Lilly and Company) produces the greatest weight loss. The review, conducted by researchers...
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Nestle Launches Protein Shots for US Weight-loss Drug Users
Richa Naidu December 18, 2024 46 Added to Email Alert LONDON (Reuters) – Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States which it says help suppress appetite for people looking to shed pounds, the latest effort by the world’s biggest packaged food maker to tap the booming market for weight-loss products. The manufacturer of...
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Stanford Scientists Rewrite the Ketosis Rulebook: Metabolites That Suppress Hunger and Promote Weight Loss – diet & nutrition
By Stanford UniversityDecember 20, 2024No Comments7 Mins Read FacebookTwitterPinterestTelegram Share Researchers have identified a novel metabolic pathway in ketosis, revealing that “keto” metabolites play a complex role in metabolism and brain energy regulation, potentially rewriting our knowledge of the ketogenic diet’s effects. A Stanford-led team discovered a new ketosis pathway involving BHB-amino acids, shedding light on...
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New Trend: Protein Shots for Appetite Control For Even Better Effect of Weight-Loss Medications
Posted Yesterday In a move to capitalize on the surging demand for weight-loss solutions, Nestlé has introduced a novel protein shot designed to help users manage their appetite. With this new product, the Swiss food giant aims at a new category of consumer health products associated with hunger control. Two protein bars – illustrative photo. Image credit: Aleksander...
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What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss?
by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into the diet. Oats made history when they became the first food with a Food and Drug Administration health claim label in 1997. This claim was related to heart health and showed that intake...
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Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect
by Fabio Bergamin, ETH Zurich Human AT retains cellular transcriptional changes after BaS-induced WL. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08165-7 Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now...
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite – without the nausea and vomiting
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Copenhagen – The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity without causing nausea or loss of muscle mass. The discovery was reported in the journal Nature and could lead to...
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New Oral Weight Loss Drugs: Where Are We and What’s Next?
Now that semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Zepbound), and other injectables have created an insatiable market for weight loss drugs, biotech and pharmaceutical companies are roaring ahead with oral formulations, which promise a greater level of convenience, in line with patient preference. One particularly intriguing entry is ARD-101, in development by Aardvark Therapeutics in San Diego, California. Aardvark...
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Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems
Semaglutide drugs aid weight loss and heart health but does that come at the expense of gut health? Image credit: Douglas Cliff/Getty Images. The diabetes medication semaglutide — sold under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — which has also gained popularity as a weight-loss tool, has another significant health benefit, a new meta-analysis suggests. Only Wegovy has...
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Unseen Cost of Weight Loss and Aging: Tackling Sarcopenia
Losses of muscle and strength are inescapable effects of the aging process. Left unchecked, these progressive losses will start to impair physical function. Once a certain level of impairment occurs, an individual can be diagnosed with sarcopenia, which comes from the Greek words “sarco” (flesh) and “penia” (poverty). Individuals with sarcopenia have a significant increase...