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How Does Semaglutide Work? The Mechanism Explained

Semaglutide mimics a natural gut hormone to reduce hunger, slow digestion, and signal the brain to stop eating. This article explains exactly how each mechanism works and why the weekly injection lasts all week.

How Does Tirzepatide Work? The Dual Agonist Mechanism

Tirzepatide 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

Retatrutide 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.