Mounjaro is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
NPY and PYY A part of the pancreatic polypeptide family, NPY is a 36-amino acid peptide
These medications can help lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar control, reduce cholesterol levels, and support overall cardiovascular health
It costs about $1000 per month, or $12,000 a year, to take a drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro
The drugs mimic a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps regulate blood sugar and promotes a feeling of fullness
Keep reading to learn more about the status of GLP-1s in sport and the risk of unapproved products available online without a prescription