Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide that acts on two hormone receptors at once:
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)
Because it targets both pathways, it’s called a dual incretin agonist.
These hormones naturally help regulate blood sugar, appetite, and metabolism.
Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide that acts on two hormone receptors at once:
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)
Because it targets both pathways, it’s called a dual incretin agonist.
These hormones naturally help regulate blood sugar, appetite, and metabolism.
Tirzepatide helps the body by:
✅ Increasing insulin release when blood sugar is high
✅ Reducing glucagon (which lowers glucose production by the liver)
✅ Slowing stomach emptying (you feel full longer)
✅ Reducing appetite signals in the brain
Together, this leads to better glucose control and significant appetite suppression.
