main ingredient

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For example, Lilly executives thought they had maximized production of tirzepatide, the main ingredient in its top-selling weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, to meet the explosive demand that led to widespread shortages early on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Durnell, a case centered on whether individuals can sue the pesticide manufacturer over claims that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the popular weed killer Roundup, causes cancer.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

It’s a different medicine than tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Lilly’s GLP-1 injections: Zepbound and Mounjaro.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Following a surge in the cost of cocoa - the main ingredient of chocolate - in 2024, prices have since crashed.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan