GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonists are prescription medications that have become central to medical weight management. This is general education; GLP3 Weight Loss does not prescribe, dispense, or treat. Only an independent licensed provider can prescribe.
How GLP-1 Works
- Appetite Suppression: Reduces hunger signals in the brain
- Gastric Emptying: Slows digestion so you feel full longer
- Blood Sugar Regulation: Improves insulin sensitivity
- Cardiovascular Benefits: Reduced cardiovascular events reported in trials
The Medications
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) — Once-weekly injection. FDA-approved for weight management. Trials reported roughly 15% average weight loss.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) — Dual GLP-1/GIP agonist. FDA-approved for weight management. Trials reported roughly 21% average weight loss.
These figures describe what researchers reported in trials, not results we offer. Compare the medications →