How does Mounjaro work? The mechanism explained
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[0:00] How does Mounjaro work?
[0:08] Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription only medicine in the United Kingdom, administered by weekly subcutaneous injection.
[0:16] Tirzepatide is a dual agonist. It activates two incretin hormone receptors, the GLP-1 receptor and the GIP receptor. Most weight management injections act on GLP-1 alone. Tirzepatide acts on both.
[0:24] Through these receptors it influences how the body responds after eating. Published trial data describes effects on appetite signalling, on the rate of stomach emptying, and on blood glucose regulation.
[0:32] In the UK it is licensed by the MHRA for type 2 diabetes and for chronic weight management within a specialist framework. A prescriber decides whether it is appropriate. It is never available without a prescription from a regulated source.
[0:41] Full breakdown on peptideclear.co.uk/research-peptides/tirzepatide.
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