They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and are not substitutes for FDA-approved medications such as Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, or Ozempic
Novo Nordisk currently enjoys a full share of the oral GLP-1 weight loss market, but two other agents in the pipeline may soon trigger some fierce competition
With the right plan, it is possible to keep the weight off long-term
While data is limited on how these drugs impact sex drive, one 2020 study linked it to lower sexual activity in mice when a GLP-1 receptor agonist was injected into specific areas of the brain
In particular, it comes out on top when it comes to its healthiness and easiness to follow
Crystal structure of the GLP-1 receptor bound to a peptide agonist (vol 546, pg 254, 2017)