This is mechanistically coherent with the accelerated tendon and wound healing observed in rodents
They markedly affect appetite
The risk-benefit, if you have obesity, is way in favor of using them, but its not a supplement where I would say, Go ahead, try it and see if it does something to you, says Dan Azagury, MD, medical director for the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
It is not known if Ozempic can be used in people who have had pancreatitis
The patient base is also expanding beyond adults, with clinical use increasing in adolescent obesity management following expanded pediatric guidance
What GLP-1 Medications Actually Do to Your Body GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists work by: Suppressing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness Slowing digestion so you feel satisfied longer Regulating blood sugar and insulin response Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are now widely prescribed for weight loss and the WHO formally recognises them as valid obesity treatments