GLP-1 receptor agonists work to decrease your appetite and help you feel fuller sooner, says UCLA Health clinical nutrition expert Mopelola Adeyemo, MD, MPH
These results were groundbreaking at the time and established semaglutide as a clinically meaningful treatment for obesity - not merely a modest supplement to diet and exercise, but a medication capable of producing weight loss outcomes that previously required surgical intervention
Mild injection-site soreness or light-headedness can occur
Patients begin with a medical consultation to determine suitability for semaglutide or tirzepatide therapy, followed by customized dosing and regular check-ins
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Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) This dual-acting drug targets GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) , boosting weight loss even further