There are also a similar class of drugs, called tirzepatide, and those include meds Mounjaro (for type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound (for weight loss)
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You can get there by trimming calories, moving more, or both
Tirzepatide is approved and prescribable now, on both the NHS and privately
The goal is to create a homogenous, stable solution without damaging the peptide's structural integrity
What sets these medications apart is that they do more than reduce appetite