However, as we touched on, Bacteriostatic (BAC) water contains that critical addition: 0.9% benzyl alcohol
The Wegovy pill (25 mg) produces an average weight loss of 13.6% in 64 weeks (about a year and three months), according to a study of adults with obesity or overweight
Diabetes GLP-1s perform better but still leak demand: Diabetes-indicated GLP-1s show higher retention (24% at one year) and face fewer access hurdles due to broader coverage and disease framing, yet 76% of demand remains unmet
While lean mass typically accounts for about one-quarter of total weight lost, this pattern is comparable to other weight-loss approaches and not uniquely harmful
More comprehensive monitoring would add fasting glucose, HbA1c, liver enzymes, and lipid panel testing at baseline and regular intervals
This study was supported by NIH grants R01 DK116004 (GL) and R01 DK094871 (GL), start-up funds (GL), American Heart Association (AHA) postdoctoral fellowship 23POST1026084 (AS), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council grant BB/M020991/1 (SCS), and New Life Foundation grant 14-15/20 (SCS)
