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Whilst mild digestive discomfort may occur as your body adjusts, severe or worsening symptoms warrant professional evaluation to rule out complications such as pancreatitis (a rare but serious side effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists) or other gastrointestinal pathology
Remember, this is a tool to support your journey, not a magic bullet
In clinical trials, people taking Mounjaro lost up to 26% of their body weight after two years
If someone prefers the compound with the more established track record in the weight-loss conversation, tirzepatide still has a strong case
Incretin hormones are secreted in response to nutrient intake, with glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) released from the upper and lower small intestines, respectively 4