However, the active ingredient, tirzepatide, is also approved under the brand name Zepbound specifically for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and at least one weight-related condition
When you eat, your intestines release GLP-1, which signals to your brain that you're satisfied, slows gastric emptying (the rate at which food leaves your stomach), reduces glucagon secretion, and helps regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion when needed
Always consult your doctor before making changes to any treatment plan
This is inherent to the GLP-1 mechanism, which slows gastric emptying and changes how your digestive system processes food
A later trial found that a once-weekly injection of 2.4 mg of semaglutide resulted in an average weight loss of 15.2% over 104 weeks
These supplements are particularly valuable for ensuring that reduced food intake does not negatively impact digestive function or long-term health