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What is GIP?

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GIP

GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) is a second gut hormone that boosts insulin release after meals and works alongside GLP-1.

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In plain words

GIP is made in the upper small intestine.

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Why it matters

GIP is the reason tirzepatide is called a dual agonist and why its trial results differ from semaglutide.

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GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) is a second gut hormone that boosts insulin release after meals and works alongside GLP-1.

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