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Available under brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, this medication works by mimicking a natural hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate hunger and blood sugar levels
Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder is in a stable, inert state with very little water, preventing the formation of damaging ice crystals
The medication also improves how your body uses insulin, helping stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the day
Ipamorelin has a half-life of approximately 2 hours and is distinguished from other GH secretagogues like GHRP-2 and GHRP-6 by its selectivity: it releases GH without significantly elevating cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH levels