GLP-1 medicines and cholesterol: what lipid trials show
GLP-1 shots like semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide are famous for weight loss and blood sugar control. A fair question is whether they also fix cholesterol and blood fats. The honest answer from pooled trials: they modestly lower triglycerides and LDL a little, and much of that rides on the weight loss. They are not a replacement for statins. Statins stay the main tool for lowering heart risk from cholesterol. Here is what the data really show, where they fall short, and what to ask your doctor.
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