Additionally, research to examine the newer and more potent weight-loss GLP-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy, Novo Nordisk) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound, Eli Lilly), would be particularly important.
Ozempic and Wegovy are taken as once-weekly injections at any time of day, with or without food
Peptides function as biological messengers that transmit particular cellular responses in response to hunger signals, metabolic activities and fat usage
A medical consultation is important before starting treatment, especially for anyone with a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal disease, certain endocrine cancers, pregnancy, breastfeeding, complex diabetes medication use, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2