Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other drugs in its class are widely known for their role in managing type 2 diabetes and suppressing appetite. They may also prove useful one day for curbing certain addictive behaviors such as alcohol use and smoking, according to research. Preclinical research has shown promising results, and endocrinologists and patients alike … Read more
Share on PinterestThe natural dietary supplement berberine is gaining popularity on social media for its slimming effects. Simonkr/Getty Images A supplement known as berberine is hailed as natures Ozempic due to its weight loss effects. Berberine activates a gene known as the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and also reduces the release of glucagon. Studies … Read more
The demand for drug therapies for obesity is on the rise. New drugs with efficacy rivaling bariatric surgery, with only minor tolerability issues, have replaced older drugs burdened with significant cardiovascular side effects and mediocre efficacy. The approval of Novo Nordisks’ NVO GLP-1 agonist Wegovy in 2021 led to increased demand for the active ingredient … Read more
There are high hopes for new weight loss drugs that will be offered to thousands of people across the UK. The appetite suppressant Wegovy will be given to around 35,000 patients as part of a breakthrough pilot programme, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday. The goal is to combat obesity and related health conditions … Read more
CLOCK: The FDA warns of the dangers of using different brands of diet drugs Social media is chock full of posts promising the next best way to lose weight. One of the latest trends is berberine, a bitter-tasting quaternary ammonia compound found in many botanicals, including goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape. In fact, many on … Read more
Berberine, Natures Ozempic? The experts explainSongsak rohprasit – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on certain articles through these links.” TikTok has become a hotbed of questionable medical advice, so it’s understandable to have a healthy dose of skepticism when something new starts making the rounds. The latest: a large … Read more
This article originally appeared in Women’s Running Diabetes drug Ozempic and similar prescription weight-management drugs like Wegovy are getting a lot of buzz, from millions of social media mentions to rumors that celebrities are taking them to drastic weight loss. And that buzz means more people are taking them off the label, potentially just to … Read more
The use of injectable drugs like Ozempic for weight loss has become the hottest healthcare trend in decades. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Mindy Kaling and Elon Muskare are said to be using them to keep fit. An expert with celebrity clients said FIRSTThey are All on it. But is this approach right for most women … Read more
The rise of the popular obesity and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic has forced weight-loss companies to radically change their business models. WeightWatchers and Noom have for years touted diet and exercise as the primary ways to lose weight, but both recently debuted plans to offer prescriptions for Wegovy and similar drugs as part of … Read more
The rise of the popular obesity and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic has forced weight-loss companies to radically change their business models. WeightWatchers and Noom have for years touted diet and exercise as the primary ways to lose weight, but both recently debuted plans to offer prescriptions for Wegovy and similar drugs as part of … Read more
