Tag: GLP-1
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Is Tirzepatide a GLP-1?
Is Tirzepatide a GLP-1? No, tirzepatide is not GLP-1. GLP-1 is a gut hormone. But tirzepatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and it also activates the GIP receptor, which makes it a dual agonist. So the answer is, Tirzepatide is partly a GLP-1 drug. It switches on the GLP-1 receptor, so it works as a…
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Gastrointestinal Hormones
Gastrointestinal Hormones: The Gut’s Hidden Hormone System When people think about hormones, they usually picture the thyroid, the adrenal glands, or the reproductive system covered elsewhere in this series. Few people realize that the digestive tract itself is one of the body’s largest and busiest hormone-producing organs, quietly coordinating everything from stomach acid production to…
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Retatrutide vs Ozempic
Is Retatrutide the Same as Ozempic? By Peptide News Forum, September 23rd, 2026 No, retatrutide targets 3 hormones (GLP-1, GIP, glucagon); Ozempic targets only GLP-1. Retatrutide and Ozempic are not the same drug, and the differences go well beyond the name. This is one of the most common points of confusion in the current wave…
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Ghrelin Hormone: The Complete Guide to the “Hunger Hormone”
An empty stomach needs to tell your brain it is time to eat. It does this by releasing a hormone called ghrelin. Many people call it the “hunger hormone.” High ghrelin levels send constant hunger signals to your brain. This often leads to overeating and weight gain. Low ghrelin levels do the opposite. They lower…
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GLP-1: The Hormone That Controls Your Hunger, Blood Sugar & Body Weight
Your body is full of tiny chemical messengers called hormones. They travel through your blood and tell your organs what to do. One of the most important hormones for controlling hunger and body weight is called GLP-1 short for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1. GLP-1: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, the full name sounds complicated, but what it does is actually…