Stanford researchers have discovered BRP, a naturally occurring peptide that suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss, rivaling Ozempic.

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide—also known as Ozempic—in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight. Notably, testing in animals also showed that it worked without some of the drug's side effects,

A naturally occurring molecule resembles semaglutide in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight. Notably, animal testing also showed that it worked without some of the side effects of semaglutide.

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up.