It is explicitly listed under Section S0 (Non-Approved Substances) of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List
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This is important because 5% body weight loss is the threshold at which clinically meaningful health improvements typically begin, including reduced blood pressure, improved cholesterol profiles, and better glycemic control
doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1345522 Received 28 November 2023 Accepted 23 February 2024 Published 06 March 2024 Volume 15 - 2024 Edited by Shuangiqan Yan, Fujian Normal University, China Reviewed by Linchong Sun, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, China Yufeng Xiao, University of Florida, United States Updates Copyright 2024 Fan, Xue, Li, Huo, Gao and Guan
It performs many essential functions in the body
If youre looking for weight loss in the range of what GLP-1 medications produce, this isnt the right comparison