There are also now two drugs on the market that are FDA-approved for weight loss -- Wegovy, a medication that contains the same main ingredient, semaglutide, as Ozempic, and Zepbound, a medication that contains the same main ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro
Low GH promotes visceral fat accumulation, and elevated visceral fat further suppresses GH release through increased free fatty acid flux and inflammatory signaling
While these medications are highly effective on their own, combining them with a healthy diet and exercise can help your results last longer
Nature (2025)
Most people find that the semaglutide appetite suppression kicks in before they finish the half portion
It has documented independent effects on lipid panels that show up in lab work, often within the first few months of treatment