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The active ingredient in Mounjaro is tirzepatide, which can potentially support weight loss by: Increasing the bodys metabolism, which in turn leads to burning more calories Appetite suppression to help reduce calorie intake Gastric emptying, meaning it can slow the rate by which food is digested in the digestive tract that creates a sense of feeling full for a more extended period of time, potentially reducing your desire to eat or increasing satiety Ozempic works similarly to Mounjaro by targeting hormone receptors in the brain that release certain hormones when we eat
For a full overview of what retatrutide is, how it works, and what the trials show, see our complete retatrutide guide
She considered potential benefits and side effects, approaching the treatment with informed optimism
GLP-1 also plays a role in slowing down the movement of food through the digestive tract
How GLP-1s Work GLP-1s function as naturally occurring compounds that communicate with the brain and digestive system to help the body manage appetite, blood sugar, and energy balance