Huang, L., Pu, Y., Alam, S., Birch, L
But where semaglutide acts on one receptor (the glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, receptor), and tirzepatide on two (GLP-1 and the gastric inhibitory polypeptide, or GIP, receptors), retatrutide has been nicknamed Triple G for its ability to work on three hormone receptors (those for GLP-1 and GIP, as well as the glucagon, or GCG, receptor)
Studies showed that among people taking Wegovy for 68 weeks, 83 per cent lost 5 per cent or more of their weight, while 48 per cent lost more than 15 per cent of their weight
As with the injectable form, Wegovy pills have to be taken carefully