The most common side effects are mild and transient: water retention, tingling or numbness (most often in the hands), and occasional fatigue or headache shortly after injection
This caution regarding Wegovy and Ozempic was part of broader ASA recommendations, issued in light of the medications increasing popularity as weight management solutions
The study specifically investigated two cohorts: individuals with obesity and those with type 2 diabetes, both of which are FDA-approved indications for semaglutide
Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and the director of Tufts Universitys Food Is Medicine Institute, said, Theres no simple dietary fix thats going to do what these drugs do in a short amount of time. Still, the metabolic mechanism the supplements claim to achieve boosting natural GLP-1 production isnt without merit
"Given the scale of unmet need, we welcome options that help improve access for patients." But he added, "I'm not saying that I'm not concerned about market share