Posted on Dec 19, 2024
A New Weight Loss Drug With No Side Effects? Yes…So Far
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A possible new treatment for those who cannot or should not use GLP-1 agonists
For people with obesity or type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists (including Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic) have been labeled miracle drugs. But they aren’t miraculous for everyone. Research indicates a significant portion of people discontinue using them within a year.
The main problems with GLP-1 agonists are that they are expensive and have a fairly high rate of side effects — such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Another big one is muscle loss.
A new study, published in Nature, shows a potential alternative to GLP-1 agonists with fewer side effects, at least in mice and nonhuman primates.
For people with obesity or type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists (including Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic) have been labeled miracle drugs. But they aren’t miraculous for everyone. Research indicates a significant portion of people discontinue using them within a year.
The main problems with GLP-1 agonists are that they are expensive and have a fairly high rate of side effects — such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Another big one is muscle loss.
A new study, published in Nature, shows a potential alternative to GLP-1 agonists with fewer side effects, at least in mice and nonhuman primates.
A New Weight Loss Drug With No Side Effects? Yes…So Far
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Lt Col Charlie Brown The only sure safe way to lose weight is with a good diet and exercise (in moderation, not go crazy with it).
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
Vic...I have tried everything...started with the fad diets...loose a little weight then plateau and then gain it back. I have seen dieticians and followed their regimens strictly. I never really have nor do Inow care for anything sweet and I really don't care for pastas etc. I exercise regualarly and always have. I strength train and aerobic but still no weight loss. SOOO for people like me if this works then I am all in. I am a big framed guy anyway so I carry my weight well but I am overweight for my age and height and need to get healthier. I do agree that diet and exercise are key ingredients to a healthy lifestyle but for some folks that just isn't enough...might need a little help.
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Cpl Vic Burk
Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth - I understand Colonel. Everybody's different and what works for some rarely works for all.
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