Ozempic is one of the most discussed drugs and is advertised as an effective weight loss remedy. It has been called a real breakthrough and the magic pill that allows you to eat everything and lose weight. Let’s take a look at whether this is true and what downsides there are to the medication.
Dr. Mariyat
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic (the active ingredient is semaglutide) was created to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is an injectable medication that should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), a hormone released from the digestive tract. It affects weight through two key mechanisms: – Affects hunger centers in the brain, reducing appetite – Slows the rate of gastric emptying, effectively prolonging the feeling of satiety after a meal
How much weight can you lose on Ozempic?
Theoretically, you can lose up to 15 % of your weight during a course of taking Ozempic. In practice, everything depends on the initial weight: the higher it is, the better the result. However...
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