None of these drugs work as well as semaglutide or tirzepatide, experts say, but they may help with weight loss maintenance
Injection routine: Prepare all supplies before opening the fridge
The Strategy: Incorporate fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, or sauerkraut alongside your fiber
A 17% Reduction in Overall Cancer Risk A landmark study published in JAMA Oncology (Dai H et al., August 2025), drawing on data from 14 health systems encompassing approximately 20 million patients, found that adults with obesity who were prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists had a 17% lower risk of developing cancer compared to carefully matched non-users
Retatrutide showed meaningful blood sugar improvements in diabetic trial participants, with reductions in HbA1c comparable to dedicated diabetes medications
Long-Term Effects: As a relatively new drug, the long-term effects of prolonged Ozempic use are still under investigation