Costco Enters the Weight-Loss Drug Market Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), the Danish pharmaceutical company behind both medications, announced that Costco will now offer a one-month supply of Ozempic or Wegovy for $499
Neither supplement is currently recommended by NICE guidelines for diabetes, dyslipidaemia, cardiovascular disease prevention, or weight loss
These medications work by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and appetite
However, concerns are emerging related to the potential loss of muscle mass linked to these treatments, with significant implications for long-term health, as came out of a recent editorial in the prestigious journal The Lancet entitled Muscle matters: the effects of medically induced weight loss on skeletal muscle, which underlined how GLP-1 receptor agonists have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and proven to be effective in reducing body weight
More antioxidants fighting free radicals should lead to healthier outcomes
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