Why it matters on GLP-1s : Preserves muscle mass during rapid weight loss (up to 25-40% of lost weight can be lean mass without adequate protein) Highest satiety per calorie keeps you full longer Requires more energy to digest (higher thermic effect) Target : 1.2-1.6g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily
Dual GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Mounjaro is a once-weekly injection containing tirzepatide, manufactured by Eli Lilly
You may have seen compounded oral tirzepatide advertised online or by some telehealth providers
Clinical effects at the biological level At the physiological level, orforglipron enhances first-phase insulin secretion
It is, however, a foundational strategy that makes any weight management approach, whether pharmaceutical, peptide-based, or lifestyle-only, more effective
You may, at least for now, be able to find generic tirzepatide for about $299 monthlybut producing generics is a legal gray area, and this option may not be around much longer
