Integrative medicine research

Chinese herbal medicine versus liraglutide for weight loss in adults with obesity over 12 months

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Abstract

A fixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine and liraglutide is being examined for weight control effectiveness.

  • Chinese herbal medicine is widely used for weight management in Taiwan.
  • The study compares the effectiveness of the herbal combination to liraglutide.
  • Mechanisms underlying the effects of this herbal treatment are also being evaluated.
  • The approach utilizes a target trial emulation real-world study design.

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