Weight Management
Tirzepatide
(Zepbound, Mounjaro)
Tirzepatide, also known by its trade names as Zepbound and Mounjaro, is in a class of medications called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It works by increasing insulin available and decreasing glucagon (a hormone that controls the amount of glucose made by the liver) available in the body. Tirzepatide also works by slowing the movement of food through the stomach and may decrease appetite and cause weight loss.
Ageless by Vicki also contracts with specific, FDA-monitored compounding pharmacies for compounded Tirzepatide. Additionally, Ageless contracts with Canadian pharmacies for less expensive, cash pay options for weight loss medications.
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Semaglutide
(Wegovy, Ozempic)
Semaglutide, also known by its trade names as Wegovy and Ozempic, belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RAs. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, released in the gut in response to eating.
One role of GlP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood sugar. For that reason, health care providers have used semaglutide for more than 15 years to treat Type 2 diabetes.
But GLP-1 in higher amounts also interacts with the parts of the brain that suppress your appetite and signal you to feel full. When used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it can cause significant weight loss—and a reduced risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease—in people who are obese or overweight.
Ageless by Vicki contracts with specific, FDA-monitored compounding pharmacies for compounded Semaglutide. Additionally, Ageless contracts with Canadian pharmacies for less expensive, cash pay options for weight loss medications.
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Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide
Results may vary per person, and cost is dependent upon insurance plans. Schedule a virtual visit today to discuss which treatment is right for you.
