Single-receptor GLP-1 agonists engage only the GLP-1 receptor, while Zepbound, as tirzepatide, adds the GIP receptor for a second incretin mechanism
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Fiber considerations for tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with a slightly different side effect profile than pure GLP-1 agonists
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