The World Anti-Doping Agency is collecting evidence of athletes using the GLP-1 weight loss drugs for a competitive advantage and could ban them before the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
By 2020 an estimated 42% of Americans were obese and another 31% were overweight -- meaning that nearly three-quarters of all adults are not at a healthy body weight
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Rare but serious side effects: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) causes severe abdominal pain and can affect kidneys, especially if dehydrated
What to keep in mind: Compounded medications use the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs but are not FDA-approved finished products
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