✱ Metabolic Health · 8 min read
How GLP-1 and GIP Receptors Influence Metabolism
A plain-language look at the incretin hormones behind today's most discussed metabolic medicines.
CelebrityRx Editorial Team ·
Incretin hormones
GLP-1 and GIP are hormones released from the gut after eating. They prompt the pancreas to release insulin when glucose is elevated.
Appetite and satiety
GLP-1 receptor activation slows gastric emptying and signals fullness to the brain, reducing food intake.
Approved medicines
Several GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide, are FDA-approved for specific indications. Each carries specific warnings and requires a prescription.
Sources
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
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