Tirzepatide is sold as Zepbound for chronic weight management and as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, working as a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist that targets both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors instead of GLP-1 alone, which enhances fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity beyond a single-receptor peptide
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After two pregnancies, she found it hard to return to a healthy weight despite rigorous diet and training
These medications, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RAs), offer promising therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes and obesity-related conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (6)
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