When you use semaglutide for weight loss, you are essentially providing your body with a longer-lasting version of this hormone
Medications like semaglutide and bupropion can aid in weight loss, but they work best when paired with healthy eating and regular exercise
While GLP-1 is involved in the bodys natural processes, Ozempic is specifically formulated for medical use to aid in weight loss and the management of type 2 diabetes
doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4689131
Ozempics active ingredient, semaglutide, specifically mimics GLP-1 hormones in the body, which play a role in decreasing appetite, slowing stomach emptying, reducing the release of glucose from the liver, and increasing insulin release
Mounjaro is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed for type 2 diabetes and weight management in the UK