Side effects are the most common reason patients hesitate before starting a GLP-1 and the most common reason they stop early
J Am Soc Nephrol
FDA-approved peptides for weight loss include: Wegovy ( semaglutide ) Zepbound ( tirzepatide ) Saxenda (liraglutide) How peptides work for weight loss Peptide medications work for weight loss by mimicking GLP-1, a peptide hormone produced in the gut after eating
Commonly prescribed medications from this drug class (GLP-1 receptor agonists) include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Fiber-rich and nutrient-dense Whole foods like vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats help keep digestion smooth and support gut health both important on a GLP-1 journey
Se recetan a personas con diabetes tipo 2, ya que en ellas el organismo produce menos cantidad de la hormona pptido GLP-1 y la destruye ms rpido