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( [CHANGED: Expanded with barriers including cost, access, and logistics in Saudi/Middle East] ) Khurana A, Rabbani SA, El-Tanani M, Arora MK, Sharma S, Dubey H, Aljabali AA, Tambuwala MM (2024) Safety profile of tirzepatide: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis of EudraVigilance database

Semaglutide (brand names like Wegovy and Ozempic) is often compared to Tirzepatide due to its similar mechanisms in promoting weight loss

This dual mechanism may lead to even greater efficacy for both blood sugar control and weight loss

Dietary fibre , especially soluble and fermentable types, undergoes bacterial fermentation in the colon, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, propionate, and acetate

We prioritized pivotal randomized trials, FDA labeling, and influential guidelines [1-11]