GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1)
- A hormone naturally produced in your intestines when you eat
- Signals to your brain that you're full
- Slows stomach emptying to extend feelings of fullness
- Reduces the release of glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar)
- Stimulates insulin release when blood sugar levels are high
GIP (Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide)
- Another hormone released from your intestines after eating
- Works alongside GLP-1 to regulate insulin and glucagon
- Influences fat metabolism and storage
- May directly impact pathways related to breaking down fat
The advantage of Mounjaro is that it targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, potentially providing greater effects on appetite control and metabolism than medications that target GLP-1 alone.