The causal link in healthy people using GH secretagogues hasn't been established, but the signal is enough to be cautious about especially long-term
For example, drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic treat type 2 diabetes, while ones like Wegovy and Zepbound treat overweight and obesity in people with comorbid conditions like high blood pressure
Released fat actually gets burned instead of re-stored
Clinical data show that nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal upset occur across all GLP-1 classes, but frequency and severity differ by person, formulation, and titration schedule
In a phase 3 study, participants experienced a remarkable weight loss of up to 15% of their initial body weight, showcasing the drugs potential to significantly impact weight management in individuals with Type 2 diabetes
Potential preventive properties of GLP-1 receptor agonists against prostate cancer: a nationwide cohort study