Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, treatment for type 2 diabetes
There are also FDA-approved generic liraglutide products for Victoza (for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction) and Saxenda (for weight management)
Natural GLP-1, the hormone semaglutide mimics, has a half-life of only about two minutes
Kennedy has criticized GLP-1 medications like Ozempic in the past, claiming in interviews that these drugs are being pushed onto Americans by foreign companies who don't sell the same product in their home countries
Understanding the side effect profile of each peptide helps you make informed decisions, recognize problems early, and manage issues effectively if they arise
Ortiz-Young, D., Chiu, H.-C., Kim, S., Votchovsky, K