GIP Half-Life: A Short but Powerful Window One of the reasons GIP was long considered a less interesting incretin is its very short half-life , estimated to be 7 minutes or less
As your body adapts and nausea subsides, your appetite and food preferences typically stabilize at a new, healthier baseline
Semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, acts solely through GLP-1, while tirzepatide in Mounjaro affects both GLP-1 and GIP
Notably, 100% of participants in both the 8 mg and 12 mg groups achieved at least 5% body weight reduction, with 83% of the 12 mg group achieving reductions of 15% or more
Both are studied for their effects on appetite signaling, feelings of fullness, and the rate at which the stomach empties, which together can lead to reduced food intake in many patients