Weight Loss Injections
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in the brand name Ozempic and Wegovy. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics the body's natural GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. It increases insulin release, decreases glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying.
Tirzepatide
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound. Tirzepatide works by mimicking the effects of two naturally occurring hormones, GIP and GLP-1.
GLP: Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, slows gastric emptying (the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine), and decreases appetite.
GIP: Enhances insulin
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound. Tirzepatide works by mimicking the effects of two naturally occurring hormones, GIP and GLP-1.
GLP: Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, slows gastric emptying (the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine), and decreases appetite.
GIP: Enhances insulin secretion and may play a role in improving fat metabolism and promoting energy expenditure.
Tirzepatide helps to lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote weight loss.