These medicines include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
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Semaglutide, like any medication, might cause some side effects
Take Melanotan, a synthetic peptide that mimics the hormone that stimulates melanin production, pushing pigment-producing cells to work harder for a faster, deeper tan without time in the sun
Clinical trial results have shown that Retatrutide, an experimental obesity drug emerging as a competitor to the blockbuster treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, not only reduces weight but is also effective in treating fatty liver, a condition where fat accumulates in the liver