Look for products with 200-300mg sodium, 100-200mg potassium, and 50-100mg magnesium per serving
BMJ Open 8 , e022599 (2018)
Weeks 8-12: Long-Term Adaptation By the time you reach your target maintenance dose and remain there for 4-8 weeks, diarrhea becomes infrequent
The patches are promoted as a convenient alternative to pills, powders, gels, drinks, gummies or needles that deliver GLP-1-stimulating ingredients through your skin. Key claims include appetite suppression, metabolism support, blood sugar regulation, and healthy weight loss without losing muscle. However, these claims require careful examination against what we know about transdermal drug delivery and the ingredients actually contained in the patches
Furthermore, a recent study found that tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), a dual incretin GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, significantly lowered blood pressure in individuals with obesity