Research
Hormonal
Contemporary NuSH anti-obesity medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) produce significantly greater weight loss than intensive lifestyle interventions alone.
If you are struggling to lose weight despite strict diet and exercise, it may be biological, not behavioral. AOMs can produce 15%+ weight loss, far exceeding what lifestyle changes alone typically achieve. Consult a doctor to see if you are a candidate.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
For the first time, contemporary AOMs appear to be more effective, specific to weight reduction, than intensive lifestyle interventions.
Why this rating
Based on large randomized clinical trials (STEP-1, SURMOUNT-1) cited in the text.
Source
Exercise for Clients Taking an Anti-Obesity Medication
Renee J. Rogers · ACSMʼs Health & Fitness Journal · 2024
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