Last reviewed: May 29, 2026
Problematic chronic inflammation: Sustained inflammation (lasting weeks to months) degrades healthy tissue through proteolytic enzymes, reactive oxygen species, inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, TNF-)
These include not only GLP-1 but also insulin, leptin (which is made by and regulates adipose tissue), and grehlin , known as the hunger hormone which, when suppressed, switches off the impetus to eat
Future research should focus on these aspects to ensure the sustained safety and efficacy of tirzepatide in clinical applications
A natural decline occurs over time in the levels of collagen, with production of new collagen decreasing and existing collagen reducing structural and functional integrity