Resources & Guides
Educational content about GLP-1 medications, pharmacokinetics, and optimizing your treatment journey.
GLP-1 Medication Hubs
Comprehensive guides for each GLP-1 medication—dosing protocols, clinical trial data, microdosing strategies, and our free calculators.
Semaglutide Guide
Ozempic & Wegovy: GLP-1 receptor agonist. ~15% weight loss, 7-day half-life. FDA-approved for diabetes and weight management.
Tirzepatide Guide
Mounjaro & Zepbound: Dual GLP-1/GIP agonist. ~21% weight loss, 5-day half-life. The first dual-agonist approved by FDA.
Retatrutide Guide
Triple GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon agonist. ~24% weight loss in trials, 6-day half-life. Expected FDA approval 2027.
Educational Content
How Does Mounjaro Work? GIP + GLP-1 Mechanism for Type 2 Diabetes
articleMounjaro (tirzepatide) treats type 2 diabetes by activating two incretin receptors at once. Here is the organ-level physiology, the SURPASS-1 evidence behind its 2022 FDA approval, and how it compares to Ozempic in head-to-head trials.
How Does Zepbound (Tirzepatide) Work? Dual GIP+GLP-1 Explained
articleZepbound contains tirzepatide, a dual agonist that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors simultaneously. Here is exactly what happens in your body, what SURMOUNT-1 showed at 72 weeks, and why the 5-day half-life matters for your dose schedule.
How Does Tirzepatide Work? The Dual Agonist Mechanism
articleTirzepatide activates two hormone receptors — GLP-1 and GIP — producing greater fat loss than GLP-1-only drugs. Here's what each receptor does, why the mechanism isn't fully understood, and what the clinical trials show.
How Does Retatrutide Work? The Triple Agonist Mechanism Explained
articleRetatrutide is the first triple agonist that activates GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors at once. How each receptor contributes to weight loss, why it outperforms single and dual agonists, and what the clinical data shows.