Glucagon receptor activation increases your body's resting metabolic rate (you burn more calories at rest) and promotes lipolysis (the breakdown of stored fat into fatty acids that can be used for energy)
they stimulate insulin secretion, increase cell mass, and suppress glucagon secretion (35)
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Head-to-head data reinforce the signal: in SURPASS-2, tirzepatide produced greater weight loss than semaglutide up to 5.5 kg more at the top dose while lowering HbA1c by 2.30 points[2]. Its dual-receptor design is widely cited as why it outperforms single-pathway GLP-1 agonists[3]
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A person who maintained a stable weight throughout their thirties can suddenly find themselves gaining inches around the waist despite eating similarly and remaining reasonably active