GLP-1 medications arent cosmetic
Weight loss, when indicated, also helps improve HDL markers
Sometimes they deny
Beyond Weight Loss: These drugs likely protect the brain by reducing neuroinflammation, improving brain insulin signaling, and altering the enzymes that produce toxic proteins
Food and Drug Administration, 1974): Because of the widespread use of HCG in such weight reduction Programs, the labeling for this drug shall explicitly state that there is no substantial evidence of effectiveness for HCG in weight reduction, appetite suppression, or reduction of the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets. Simeons tried to sue, but federal courts upheld the rule in 1978
There are many brand-named versions of this medication on the market, but in 2026, generic semaglutide (which is named after its main active ingredient, semaglutide) will become available for the first time in Canada