How it Works

Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro®, Ozempic®, and Wegovy® have transformed the weight loss industry. Most importantly, they have finally flipped the switch from believing that eating less and exercising more is the magical formula, whereas we now know it comes down to chemistry. The central theme to these medications is that they stimulate the rate of insulin secretion and slow down gastric emptying, making you feel fuller longer and changing your weight setpoint. Reduced appetite = lower food intake, which leads to weight loss.

The key difference between semaglutide (the ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and Mounjaro® (tirazepatide) is that Mounjaro® targets both the GLP1 and the GIP receptor. A 2023 study showed that Mounjaro® resulted in greater weight loss than semaglutide.

If you’ve felt that your lack of willpower was the culprit in your fight against weight gain, now might be the time the time to try weekly injections.