Let’s talk about Ozempic or, to use its generic name, semaglutide, originally developed to treat people with type 2 diabetes but now also being used by many people for weight loss. Experts will tell you to speak to a doctor before using Ozempic or similar semaglutide products, to lose weight. Altering the body’s natural hunger response the way this drug does is not something to undertake without medical supervision.
Weight and dieting to lose weight are complex issues, which can have both positive and negative outcomes. Obesity is associated with a variety of serious and chronic medical conditions, some of which can be fatal over time. Supposed miracle cures for weight loss have been around for a long time, so what makes this relatively new drug originally developed for another purpose work? Simply put, semaglutide works for the most logical reason of all — it makes people less hungry.
When it comes to health, this has potential benefits as well as potential risks. One potential benefit is losing weight. One potential risk is developing adverse medical conditions related to eating disorders such as under-eating.
Supporters of Ozempic being used for losing weight say it is, in effect, injectable willpower. Opponents argue it can replace one eating disorder with another. Regardless of one’s perspective on the issue, semaglutide makes the person taking it less hungry, resulting in lower food consumption, resulting in weight loss.
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