From ‘Ozempic breath’ to hair loss: sorting the science from the hype about weight loss jabs
Do you gain weight once you stop using them? Do they make your face saggy? Can they improve your mental health? Experts explain whether 13 common beliefs about GLP-1s are true or false FALSE “GLP-1 medications mimic Glucagon-like peptide-1 – one of the hormones involved in appetite regulation. It doesn’t completely suppress hunger, but it is powerful,” says Dr Federica Amati, nutrition lead at…
The GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, mimic Glucagon-like peptide-1, which helps regulate appetite. While it doesn't completely suppress hunger, it is significantly stronger than what our bodies naturally produce. The medication is about 1,000 times more potent, essentially acting as a bonfire for a week compared to a sparkler that lasts only a few minutes.
As the food moves through the gut, L-cells sense the nutrients and trigger the production of GLP-1. Without the drugs, these bursts of GLP-1 production are short-lived. However, when on the medication, the hormone stays in the body for an extended period, leading to a faster feeling of fullness and appetite suppression. Despite this, hunger will return eventually.
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