Ozempic

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management, developed by Novo Nordisk in 2012.Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning that it mimics the action of the human incretin glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), thereby increasing insulin secretion and increasing blood sugar disposal and improving glycemic control.

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UAlberta study shows that ketone ester supplementation prevents Ozempic-induced heart shrinkage and lean mass loss in mice, without affecting fat loss

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People on Ozempic who eat to regulate emotions less likely to lose weight - EurekAlert!

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About one in five people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro say food tastes saltier or sweeter than before - EurekAlert!

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Ozempic’s hidden pregnancy risk few women know about

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We should consider testing Ozempic on healthy people