Nutrition: Begin tracking protein intake
This large study found that their side effects are consistent with what we already know, giving us even more confidence in their use. In Australia, semaglutide sold as Ozempic has rapidly grown in use since it gained social media popularity as a weight-loss drug, with off-label prescribing prompting ongoing shortages now expected until December 2025
Replacing refined grains with whole grains is a simple change that supports GLP-1s effects and helps with better food choices throughout the day
Still, Ozempics popularity has caused an ongoing shortage of the drugand compounding pharmacies have ramped up their production of compounded semaglutide, an unofficial alternative that, in theory, has the same active ingredient and works just like the real thing
Collagen also exhibits an affinity for water, and it appears to hydrate the skin cells and Extracellular Matrix when it penetrates the skin barrier
No other regulatory authority has approved it