GLP-1 Education & Supplement Guide

This topic center separates natural GLP-1 biology, prescription medicines, compounded drugs and dietary supplements. These categories are not interchangeable.

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Natural GLP-1 is a hormone made by the body. FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs. Compounded versions are not FDA approved. Dietary supplements contain dietary ingredients and are not prescription GLP-1 medicines.

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These are dietary supplements. Their names do not mean they contain semaglutide, tirzepatide or another prescription GLP-1 drug.

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Do not replace or change prescribed medicine based on a supplement page. Discuss supplements with a clinician or pharmacist when you use diabetes or weight-management medicine.