However, its active ingredient, tirzepatide, is also prescribed under the name Zepbound, the GLP-1 medication FDA-approved for weight loss
Its molecular weight of 4,813 daltons exceeds semaglutide at 4,113 daltons by about 17%
The natural form of GLP-1, which our bodies produce, is short-lived and is quickly broken down by the action of a protein called DPP-4
Key takeaways Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide, affecting between 20% to 50% of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus
Among GLP1-Ras, semaglutide is currently the only drug available in both subcutaneous and oral formulation
STEP 2 CLINICIAN REVIEW A licensed clinician reviews your history and goals to decide if GHK-Cu is the right fit