Ozempic, a brand name for semaglutide, acts on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), while Mounjaro, sold as tirzepatide, works on both GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)
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We know individuals who should not take it: medullary thyroid carcinoma, a very rare endocrine disorder called MEN1
Researchers believe semaglutide influences reward processing in the brain, but more studies are needed to understand its exact mechanisms
