In a detailed follow-up analysis of SELECT, researchers found: People got similar cardiovascular protection whether they: lost 5% of body weight, or lost very little weight (or even none) Thats a major finding because it suggests semaglutide may protect the heart through multiple pathways, such as: lowering inflammation improving blood vessel function reducing blood pressure improving cholesterol and lipid markers In SELECT, semaglutide also improved several risk indicators, including lower blood pressure and a major drop in C-reactive protein (CRP) a marker linked with inflammation and heart risk
Citations Cleveland Clinic on Semaglutide Injection for Weight Management National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( for general weight loss information.
[9] [1] Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and discontinue semaglutide at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy
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And critically, this benefit persisted 17 weeks after drug discontinuation
While supplements are absorbed through the digestive system and work systemically, creams are designed for targeted use