Weight-loss wonder pharmaceuticals Ozempic and Mounjaro may have a new rival to contend with as early as 2026, which is expected to have significantly fewer side effects—if not none at all. The news follows various studies indicating that the use of GLP-1 medications has exceeded 700% since 2019. In fact, it has become so popular that nearly every celeb who …
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Ozempic and drugs like it have done wonders for weight loss by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps control blood sugar and appetite. Now a new study shows how gut microbe byproducts could have the same effect. Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) in the gut are responsible for producing natural GLP-1, and recent research has suggested a reduced number …
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Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in a similar fashion to drugs like Ozempic. In mice and humans, the key to unlocking this natural process was found to be a gut microbe and its metabolites – the compounds it produces during digestion. By increasing the abundance of this one gut microbe …
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Ozempic is not just a celebrity buzzword! It is a prescription drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, now widely talked about for its surprising weight loss effects. This buzz has sparked curiosity about whether there are natural alternatives to Ozempic. The answer is yes! Dr Adrian, a functional medicine doctor and MD specializing in thyroid, PCOS, and gut …
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Weight-loss jabs have become a national obsession, it seems. More than one in five UK adults tried to access weight-loss medications in the past year alone, according to a survey by the National Pharmacy Association. This rises to more than one in three (35 per cent) of those aged under 35. The soaring demand is because these revolutionary medications can …
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A recently completed study indicated potential muscle weakness caused by Ozempic and similar drugs. Such drugs still have significant health benefits like controlling blood sugar and helping people lose weight. The question is whether some people who use Ozempic are more susceptible to losing muscle strength. Mice aren’t people, but they have a lot in common with humans genetically. And …
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Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in a similar fashion to drugs like Ozempic. In mice and humans, the key to unlocking this natural process was found to be a gut microbe and its metabolites – the compounds it produces during digestion. By increasing the abundance of this one gut microbe …
Read More »Is Ozempic Sapping Your Strength? Research Shows Surprising Muscle Loss SciTechDaily Muscle loss from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may not be as high as thought Medical News Today New study raises questions about how Ozempic affects muscle size and strength EurekAlert! Experts reveal potential side effect of Ozempic – and whether we should worry The Independent Exercise New Zealand warns of hidden dangers behind …
Read More »Could This Tiny Molecule Be Better Than Ozempic and Wegovy for Obesity? SciTechDaily Scientists just found a tiny molecule that could change how we lose weight ScienceDaily Researchers Identify Microproteins as Potential Tools for Addressing Obesity Affecting Over One Billion Worldwide geneonline.com Hidden Proteins in Fat May Unlock Obesity Cure ScienceBlog.com Discovering Microproteins as Novel Therapies for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders BIOENGINEER.ORG Source link
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Image by Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty / Futurism While its customers are shedding pounds, Novo Nordisk, the creator of the mega-hit drug Ozempic, is shedding loads of market value amid collapsing sales. One year ago, the Danish pharmaceutical giant’s market cap exceeded the size of its entire home country’s economy. But lately, it’s continued …
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