Ozempic 3.0? Retatrutide — an experimental drug nicknamed “triple G” — could be your best shot at a slimmer waistline when it becomes available to the public, a Monday study found. Obese adults who took the weekly injection lost up to 22% of their starting weight after 11 months — compared to just 14% over 15 months for semaglutide,

In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

It's not just celebrities and TikTok creators jumping on the weight loss drug hype - more than 500,000 people in the UK are now taking either Mounjaro or Wegovy, with experts predicting a nationwide fall in obesity rates.

Each brand has its own formula for helping users achieve their weight loss goals. Their methods include remote healthcare providers, compounded GLP-1 and other injectables, oral medication and resources for making small changes to your routine. The aim of these methods is to offer sustainable options toward a healthier lifestyle.

From science-backed supplements to insurance-covered nutrition therapy, here's your complete guide to effective weight loss when Ozempic isn't an option.

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss. GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.