These medications work by mimicking naturally occurring incretin hormones, which slow gastric emptyingthe rate at which food moves from the stomach into the small intestine
Many people take semaglutide to help lower their blood sugar, reduce their risk of complications from diabetes, or support weight loss
Tirzepatide, on the other hand, is a dual-acting GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it targets both GIP and GLP-1 receptors to enhance insulin secretion and promote satiety
The compelling results indicate that the milk sEV capsules we developed have the potential to enhance the oral absorption and efficacy of both semaglutide and tirzepatide, offering promising prospects for advanced oral peptide drug delivery
No form is universally superior, and clinical data is still evolving
Henry Meds, Fella Health and Willow Health did not respond to NPR's requests for comment