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The Science Behind Tirzepatide Tirzepatide is designed to mimic the effects of two gut hormones: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) Both are classified as incretins, hormones that stimulate insulin secretion in response to meals
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Personalized treatment based on your biology Programs that assess metabolic health and root causes offer more tailored approaches
Fiber is Your Friend: Fermentable fibers (like those in beans, oats, and veggies) feed gut bacteria that help stimulate GLP-1
This information helps tailor therapy, set realistic expectations, and identify potential barriers to adherence and success, Stanford says