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GIP

Weight Loss

Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide. The second hormone tirzepatide hits.

GIP is a gut hormone like GLP-1 but with different receptors. Tirzepatide is a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist — hitting both pathways explains the stronger weight-loss results than semaglutide alone.

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