Approval process was quick and easy
If you have a legitimate medical need, speak to your team doctor and your antidoping organisation about a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) and keep pristine documentation
Early evidence suggests that individuals using GLP-1s spend significantly less money at the grocery store, shifting their purchasing habits away from snacks, alcohol, and carbohydrates while also increasing demand for high-protein and nutrient-dense foods (e.g., Roe, 2025
Let's break down exactly what the data shows, where the side effect risks shift, and who should actually consider making the move
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) requires 14mg dosing to achieve similar blood levels as 2.4mg injectable semaglutide
The OASIS 4 trial found that patients taking the oral Wegovy pill lost an average of 13.6% of their body weight over 64 weeks, while the STEP 1 trial for injectable Wegovy showed 14.9% weight loss over 68 weeks