Neither is automatically better
Gut health is directly related to obesity, and some probiotics can help lower obesity
Frequently asked questions about dieting on Wegovy Do I need to avoid alcohol on Wegovy
The elimination of insurance friction means faster treatment initiation, no appeals processes, and complete transparency about your actual monthly investment
The active ingredient may not be what you think it is Some compounded GLP-1 products use what's called a salt form of the active ingredient, like "semaglutide sodium" or "semaglutide acetate." These are not the same chemical entity as the FDA-approved semaglutide base used in Ozempic and Wegovy
The STEP trials evaluated semaglutide and showed average weight reductions of around 15% over 68 weeks, while SURMOUNT trialsfocusing on tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonistdemonstrated even greater reductions, with participants losing up to 21% of their body weight over 72 weeks (Note: GIP = Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)