Noticing its appetite-suppressing effects and subsequent weight loss, the company later launched Wegovy, a higher-dose version of Ozempic
Tirzepatide functions similarly to the medication found in Ozempic, semaglutide, as they both mimic the actions of the GLP-1 hormone, which the pancreas releases after eating that makes people feel full
Many people associate GLP-1 with weight loss
What people call semaglutide is actually actually compounded semaglutide made by compounding pharmacies, not a true generic approved by the FDA
It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise, either as monotherapy when metformin is inappropriate, or as add-on therapy with other diabetes medications
The Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes 49 peptides across 14 metabolic pathways to identify genetic variants affecting GLP-1 responsiveness, including GIPR rs1800437 and GLP1R rs6923761