At least, not for me
The manufacturers have the data, the regulators have the new laws, and the state boards have the duty to act
Prescriptions must be ordered by 8/31/26 and shipped by 9/30/26 to be eligible
sourcing it from unregulated online suppliers carries serious safety risks
Some concerns include: Difficulty eating enough calories to match training volume Delayed digestion interfering with fueling before or during activity Increased risk of GI distressnausea, constipation, and vomiting are common side effects Higher risk of under-fueling, which can lead to RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) The Performance Trade-Off: What You Might Be Losing While weight loss may occur on Ozempic, its not without costespecially for athletes
3 Strength Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1s (Photo: Maskot/Getty) Reduced muscle mass, aka sarcopenia, is a common side effect of weight loss induced by GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound
