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What is Zepbound Uk?
Zepbound uk is a weight loss medication that’s similar to Mounjaro. It contains tirzepatide, a drug that makes you feel full and stops you overeating. You don’t have to use treatments to help you lose weight. But if you’ve tried to lose weight in the past by dieting or exercising and it hasn’t worked for you, using Zepbound could make your journey easier and faster.
To get Zepbound, you need to have a BMI of over 30, or over 27 for some ethnic backgrounds, or you have an obesity-related health condition, like high blood pressure. Currently, Zepbound isn’t available on the UK market, but it’s expected to come by March 2024.
How does Zepbound work?
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, is a GLP-1 receptor and a GIP receptor agonist . Tirzepatide binds to and activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors. GLP-1 and GIP are two hormones that are found naturally in your body. Their main role is to control your blood sugar levels, but can also control your appetite.
GLP-1 is released from your intestine after eating in two phases. In the first phase, it’s released within minutes and in the second phase after an hour. GLP-1 sends signals to your brain to make you feel full and satiated, preventing overeating. Additionally, it delays the emptying of your stomach, creating the feeling of fullness. [1]
Although previous studies show GIP is linked to promoting obesity, recent studies have found it can induce weight loss. One way it does this is by making you feel full, which leads to a decrease in overall calorie consumption, helping you lose weight.[2]
What doses of Zepbound are there?
There are six doses of Zepbound: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg and 15mg. Your starting dose will be 2.5mg once a week, which may be gradually increased by 2.5mg every four weeks until you’re on the maximum dose of 15mg. Your clinician will put you on a maintenance (long-term) dose of either 5mg, 10mg or 15mg depending on how well you tolerate the treatment.
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