What GLP-1 Meds Actually Do to Your Body GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) work by slowing digestion, improving blood sugar control, and telling your brain youre full way earlier than its used to hearing
Individual needs can vary based on appetite, food intake, health history, and daily habits, so a healthcare provider can help guide more personalized decisions
Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an incretin hormone secreted by L-cells in the distal ileum and colon 1 , has various effects, including glucose-dependent enhancement of insulin secretion 2 , inhibition of glucagon secretion 3 , appetite suppression 4 , and suppression of gastric emptying 5
If you regain the weight you lost, your face may start looking fuller again, too
Keep in mind that oral semaglutide is typically taken 30 minutes before breakfast