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How Exactly Do Weight-Loss Drugs Work – and Which Ones Are Best?
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New book explores the science behind GLP-1 weight loss drugs
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained weight loss. In a new book, former FDA head Dr. David Kessler advocates for their use, but says they shouldn’t be seen as a quick and easy fix. Ali Rogin speaks with Kessler for more.
Based on ecnoglutide, analogous to the hormone GLP-1 such as semaglutide, it has an average loss of 15% of body weight, according to its manufacturers
Nature’s Ozempic: What and how you eat can increase levels of GLP-1 without drugs – Famagusta Gazette
Mary J. Scourboutakos, University of Toronto Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes of fibre and monounsaturated fats (found in o…
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