Higher values are associated with: Impaired liver metabolism and fatty liver disease Poor glucose control and worsening insulin resistance Increased cardiovascular and stroke risk Chronic low-grade inflammation Even normal weight individuals may show elevated visceral fat on InBody analysis, revealing a hidden metabolic risk that BMI cannot detect
It is a critical clinical process that determines how well patients tolerate the medication, how effectively it reduces hunger or cravings, and how smoothly their weight loss journey begins
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Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, have shifted this paradigm