Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen tons of TikToks, magazine headlines, and news stories about the Ozempic craze. Is the medication the magic weight loss drug people have been waiting for, or is it another fad diet in disguise? In this episode, I share the science behind how semaglutide medications work, what they’re commonly used for, and whether they’re effective for long-term weight loss.

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Ozempic, which is one name-brand of the GLP-1 injection - is a semaglutide. Semaglutide medications have been studied for way longer than they’ve been popular, and are an effective way to treat diabetes long-term.
As you’ve probably seen on social media, GLP-1s have been shown to be effective for weight loss, though we don’t know if it’s effective long-term. One of the ways it contributes to weight loss is the reduction of food noise, reducing your appetite and constant thoughts about food.
If you’re considering a semaglutide to help you with weight loss, identify what your weight loss goal is and why you want to lose weight. Regardless of whether you take it, you have to adopt healthy behavior changes, like eating more produce and exercising regularly, to avoid weight regain.

Nutrition Unfiltered is the place where nutrition science meets sass. We tackle the tough nutrition questions with science, education, and experience all while making it fun and unfiltered. Get ready to learn and listen as dietitians shoot it straight. Nutrition Unfiltered is hosted by Christy Maloney, RD, LDN, CEDS-C CPT, the Founder of Enhance Nutrition Associates.

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