References Jastreboff, A.M., Kaplan, L.M., Fras, J.P., Wu, Q., Du, Y., Gurbuz, S., Coskun, T., Haupt, A., Milicevic, Z., & Hartman, M.L
Both conditions stimulate the release of pro-inflammatory molecules, making them potential targets for biological medications, like Infliximab or Humira which aim to calm down the immune response (4)
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Another recent study points out that genetics can influence as much as 50% of a persons propensity to gain weight and difficulty losing it, with the other 50% coming from environmental factors like diet and exercise.2 So, it makes sense that the medical establishment is finally embracing weight loss drugs as more than just a cosmetic concern
Smoking cessation should be prioritized, as tobacco use promotes systemic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction