Embody vs Strut Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Strut Health beats Embody overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.3/10. Choose Embody for people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose t. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a .
A side-by-side look at Embody and Strut Health to help you decide. We compare them on:
- •Starting price per month
- •Our overall score, out of 10
- •Medication type, brand-name or compounded
- •Whether they accept insurance
- •Who each one is best for
Embody
#37 of 52Online weight-loss program that ships compounded GLP-1 medication to your door. Run by Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and prescribed through CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s, their network of licensed doctors. Two pricing plans run side by side: a promo plan starting at $99/mo for semaglutide (or $149/mo for tirzepatide) that jumps after month 1, and 'Embody Flat' at $299/mo that doesn't go up. Their standout: oral tirzepatide gum, for people who don't want to inject.
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#5 of 52Oral-focused GLP-1 provider offering needle-free semaglutide options for users who prefer pills over injections.
Visit Strut Health| Feature | Embody | Strut Health |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | $149/mo |
| Medication Type | Compounded | Compounded |
| Insurance Accepted | No | No |
| Best For | People who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose the $299/mo 'Embody Flat' plan at signup for one predictable price | Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price |
| Ranking | #37 | #5 |
| Get started | Visit Embody | Visit Strut Health |
Pros & Cons Compared
Embody
Pros
- +Oral tirzepatide gum is rare. Real option for needle-phobic users. (How well it absorbs vs the FDA-approved injection isn't published.)
- +Cheap first month, $99 for semaglutide or $149 for tirzepatide. Among the lowest entry prices in the category.
- +'Embody Flat' plan is $299/mo flat with no surprise increases, predictable if you pick it from the start.
- +100% money-back guarantee in writing: if you follow the program and don't see results in 6 months, they say they'll make it right.
- +Replies to every negative Trustpilot review, usually within 24 hours.
Cons
- −Two plans run side by side and the switchover isn't always clear at signup: the $149 promo month steps up to $299–$399 from month 2 (Embody confirms both plans in its review replies). Pick 'Embody Flat' at signup if you want one predictable number.
- −Trustpilot rating is a polarized 3.3 / 5 across 46 reviews: 41% five-star, 24% one-star. Price is the top complaint theme, most of it tied to the promo-to-flat switchover above.
- −Embody doesn't name which pharmacy makes the medication, just 'multiple USA certified pharmacies.' This is the norm in the category, most major brands (Embody, Henry, Hims, Yucca, Eden) don't publicly name their pharmacy partners; ask support directly if provenance matters to you.
- −No HIPAA disclosure on their site (HIPAA is the federal law protecting your medical info, most telehealth providers publish a statement confirming they follow it).
- −Compounded medications only, no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic available.
- −If you stop treatment and come back, Embody's doctors will likely restart you at the lowest dose (2.5mg). It's their safety policy; raise your dose history at signup, the prescriber makes the final call.
Strut Health
Pros
- +Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide, the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
- +Needle-free oral semaglutide tablets from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices in the table, with oral tirzepatide ($199/mo) and auto-refill injectables ($149–$199/mo) if you switch formats
- +Clear educational content about oral semaglutide absorption and how to maximize effectiveness
- +Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door
Cons
- −Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Oral tablets carry a bioavailability caveat vs injections, so results may come slower on the needle-free formats.
- −Oral compounded semaglutide has lower bioavailability than injectable forms, so plan for potentially slower or smaller weight-loss results
Our Verdict
Strut Health edges out Embody with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.3/10. Choose Embody if you want: people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose the $299/mo 'embody flat' plan at signup for one predictable price. Choose Strut Health if you want: users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price.
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Embody nor Strut Health feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.
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