Other peptides are prescribed legally as compounded medications through specialized clinics to support weight loss
Lose weight or address body composition changes: Ask your clinician about GLP-1s (like semaglutide or tirzepatide), other meds like Contrave or metformin, supplements like berberine, and other lifestyle strategies
Tesofensine works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, leading to appetite suppression and increased satiety
Some vitamin injections contain specific nutrients (like B1, iron, or zinc) that can help increase appetite, or others (like B-complex and Vitamin D) that support muscle growth and overall body mass
Tirzepatide body-composition DXA substudy pooled SURMOUNT-1, about 75:25 fat-to-lean loss, visceral fat about -40%: Look DOM 2024