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Description
GLP-1 is shorthand for glucagon-like peptide-1, an amino acid secreted in the intestine and used by the body to send a signal when the stomach is full
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That is, the body burns fewer calories at rest
Brand-name medications such as Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved and not compounded
This change may reduce infrastructure complexity and associated costs for manufacturers whose internal capabilities include fill-finish operations
I explore the research on GLP-1s and Alzheimers here
