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Semaglutide

Also: Ozempic · Wegovy · Rybelsus

The category-defining GLP-1 for weight loss and metabolic health.

Evidence
established
Legal status
rx only
Half-life
~7 days
Routes
subq · oral
What it is

Semaglutide is a long-acting GLP-1 agonist that has rewritten the playbook for weight management. It reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and produces durable weight loss across multiple large clinical trials.

Mechanism

Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist. Slows gastric emptying, suppresses appetite, and improves glycemic control.

Outcomes it's matched to
Safety

GI side effects (nausea, constipation) common. Lean-mass loss possible without resistance training.

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
  • MEN-2 syndrome
  • Pregnancy
Legal context

Prescription medication. Many countries require physician oversight.

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