{"id":18270,"date":"2024-02-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.helloklarity.com\/?p=18270"},"modified":"2024-02-16T12:56:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T20:56:20","slug":"how-does-mounjaro-work-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.helloklarity.com\/post\/how-does-mounjaro-work-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How does Mounjaro work for weight loss? A complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prescription medication is a popular option for weight loss<\/a> when dieting and\/or exercise fails. 2 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic, became so popular that they\u2019ve become hard to find. A new alternative, Zepbound hit the market in November 2023. But it was available sooner in an identical medication sold by a different name, Mounjaro. But how does Mounjaro work for weight loss?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide gives you a detailed look at Mounjaro\u2019s mechanism, efficacy, potential side effects, and how it compares with other prescription weight loss medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mounjaro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mounjaro is a brand-name injectable medication approved by the FDA in May 2022 to treat type 2 diabetes. Its active ingredient is tirzepatide, which works by mimicking two of the body’s natural hormones: glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, known as GLP-1 agonist receptor medications, mimic GLP-1 to work for weight loss<\/a> and promoting satiety (a feeling of fullness after you eats). It also helps people with type 2 diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Ozempic and Mounjaro were both approved for type 2 diabetes treatment, it was discovered they also help people lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By mimicking both GIP and GLP-1, Moujaro regulates blood sugar levels, promotes satiety, and<\/em> impedes the brain\u2019s hunger signals to suppress appetite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight loss on Mounjaro was so significant in patients with type 2 diabetes, that the manufacturer, Eli Lilly, received FDA approval to market it specifically for weight loss under the brand name Zepbound. Zepbound is identical to Mounjaro except for the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s examine how tirzepatide in Mounjaro and Zepbound works for weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Mounjaro work for weight loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in both Zepbound and Mounjaro, mimics GLP-1 and GIP to target your metabolism, the way your body processes food. It increases feelings of fullness, so you eat less. And it slows down the rate at which food leaves your stomach (gastric emptying) to further promote how full you feel. You eat less, which helps with ongoing weight loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How GIP works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GIP works by stimulating the release of insulin, particularly in response to food intake, which helps with glucose (blood sugar) control. When blood sugar is high, people feel hungrier and are prone to overeat. By controlling blood sugar and keeping it under control, GIP in tirzepatide staves off hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an added weight loss benefit, GIP also stimulates lipolysis, which is a fancy word for burning fat. Mounjaro is particularly effective at burning visceral fat, which is fat deep in the belly and around internal organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive spikes in blood sugar after meals can also increase the risk of diabetes and negatively impact the control of type 2 diabetes, which is why Mounjaro benefits individuals with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How GLP-1 works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The GLP-1 receptor agonist in Mounjaro and other GLP-1 agonists stimulates the body\u2019s receptor for GLP-1 to increase insulin production and satiety. This lowers appetite by telling your brain that you\u2019re full, so you want to eat less. The combined effect is to help with weight loss because you\u2019re satisfied eating fewer calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By targeting these key aspects of metabolism, Mounjaro and other weight loss injections<\/a> contribute to sustained weight reduction, offering individuals a unique, science-backed solution on their journey to achieving a healthier weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Mounjaro do to your body?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Mounjaro presents a good opportunity to control blood sugar and help with weight loss, it has potential side effects<\/a>. Common side effects associated with Mounjaro include gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea and diarrhea, which are more likely during the initial phase of treatment but often decrease or stop with time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, more serious side effects have occurred including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n