Patient-Friendly Explanation

Oxyntomodulin is a gut hormone that helps you feel full and reduces appetite after eating. New weight-loss medications called oxyntomodulin analogues are being developed to mimic this hormone, often targeting it alongside other hormones like GLP-1. These treatments aim to deliver strong appetite control with fewer side effects.

Clinical Definition

Oxyntomodulin is a peptide co-secreted with GLP-1 from intestinal L-cells that acts as a dual agonist of the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, suppressing food intake and increasing energy expenditure. Oxyntomodulin analogues are an emerging class of anti-obesity agents in clinical development that exploit this dual agonism to enhance weight loss beyond GLP-1 receptor agonists alone.

Why It Matters

New weight-loss medications are emerging quickly, and understanding your options helps you make informed choices with your doctor. NuLifeCare Singapore keeps up to date with the latest evidence-based treatments and can advise whether medical weight management is right for you.