Tirzepatide is a medication used to help regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, and support significant weight loss.
It works by activating two hormone receptors: GLP-1 and GIP, which influence hunger, digestion, insulin release, and metabolism.
Main benefits
Significant weight loss: Clinical trials have shown average weight loss of approximately 15–21% of starting body weight over 72 weeks at certain doses in adults with obesity or overweight.
Appetite suppression: Helps reduce hunger and makes you feel satisfied with smaller meals.
Reduced food cravings: May decrease food-related thoughts and the desire to snack frequently.
Improved blood sugar control: Helps regulate glucose levels and improve insulin response.
Improved insulin sensitivity: Can help the body manage blood sugar more effectively as weight decreases.
Reduced waist circumference: Supports reductions in overall body fat, including abdominal fat.
Improved metabolic health: Weight loss may improve blood pressure, triglycerides, and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Sleep apnea benefits: Approved for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
Tirzepatide is a medication used to help regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, and support significant weight loss.
It works by activating two hormone receptors: GLP-1 and GIP, which influence hunger, digestion, insulin release, and metabolism.
Main benefits
Significant weight loss: Clinical trials have shown average weight loss of approximately 15–21% of starting body weight over 72 weeks at certain doses in adults with obesity or overweight.
Appetite suppression: Helps reduce hunger and makes you feel satisfied with smaller meals.
Reduced food cravings: May decrease food-related thoughts and the desire to snack frequently.
Improved blood sugar control: Helps regulate glucose levels and improve insulin response.
Improved insulin sensitivity: Can help the body manage blood sugar more effectively as weight decreases.
Reduced waist circumference: Supports reductions in overall body fat, including abdominal fat.
Improved metabolic health: Weight loss may improve blood pressure, triglycerides, and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Sleep apnea benefits: Approved for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.