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Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)

GLP-1 (glucagon like peptide) is a hormone that regulates hunger. Medications made from this hormone have long been used to treat type 2 diabetes. A great side effect namely, weight loss was recognized. Although the medication is not FDA recognized for weight loss, it has been widely and successfully used for this purpose.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)

GIP (gasric inhibatory polypeptide) is a hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and also decreases gastric acid. Tirzepatide is made with this hormone as well as GLP-1 increasing the clinical effectiveness vs GLP-1 alone.

Obesity affects over half of the U.S. population. While it does matter what you put in your mouth, weight loss medications make it easier to shut down the food chatter by controlling your appetite. During the treatment you can learn new habits and keep the weight off.