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When you eat, a hormone called GLP-1 is automatically released in our body. This hormone tells your brain that you are full. The medicine targets the brain and mimics that "full feeling", plus reduces appetite, slows stomach emptying and ultimately decreases your caloric intake. You feel satisfied with smaller amounts of food.

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Tirzepatide is similar to Semaglutide, but it is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.   Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide with glucose-lowering effects. It works to stimulate first- and second-phase insulin secretion, and reduces glucagon levels, both in a glucose-dependent manner.

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Your body also has a “set point” – the weight it naturally gravitates toward. Some studies indicate that after maintaining a new set point for six months, your body may adapt to this as its new baseline weight. For individuals interested in exploring GLP-1 medications, consulting a Weight Loss Clinic Grand Rapids, Michigan can provide personalized guidance.