It works by mimicking a natural hormone in the body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), which signals fullness to the brain and slows digestion, helping you feel satisfied with smaller portions
doi: 10.1172/JCI146353 Summary Keywords GIP, GLP-1, tirzepatide, basal insulin, type 2 diabetes, obesity, body weight, hypoglycemia Citation Lisco G, De Tullio A, Disoteo O, De Geronimo V, Piazzolla G, De Pergola G, Giagulli VA, Jirillo E, Guastamacchia E, Sabb C and Triggiani V (2022) Basal insulin intensification with GLP-1RA and dual GIP and GLP-1RA in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A rapid review of randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis
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Your brain uses 20% of your body's oxygen while generating significant free radicals
"I went from 5 mg to 7.5 mg and lost 3 lbs the next week
The comparison reveals an important insight: Retatrutide delivers substantially more weight loss than Wegovy while causing less nausea