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1. • • Semaglutide has been shown to increase energy expenditure and promote fat burning, leading to reductions in body weight and improvements in body composition. It may also have a positive impact on lipid metabolism, contributing to favorable changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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   Are there any drugs that help you lose weight?

   • The Sciences Mind Technology Health Environment Planet Earth Subscribe Login There’s an abundance of drugs whose mechanisms are surprisingly complex. Popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy are two such drugs.

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   Which weight-loss drugs are available in the UK?

   • The weight-loss drugs currently approved for use in the UK are Wegovy and Mounjaro. Wegovy (which, like Ozempic, contains semaglutide) targets one receptor in the body whereas Mounjaro (tirzepatide) targets two receptors and has been shown in trials to lead to greater weight loss.

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   Can I use wegovy for weight loss?

   • Your GP can refer you to a clinic to see if Wegovy could be suitable for you. Wegovy comes as a pre-filled injector pen. You can use it to inject yourself weekly, under the skin in the upper arms, stomach, thighs or buttocks. Wegovy is one of two weight loss injections available on the NHS, the other being Saxenda (liraglutide).

   Wegovy: what you need to know about the weight loss injection

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   How do weight-loss jabs work?

   • Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro work by mimicking hormones in your body that send signals to the part of your brain responsible for appetite and hunger.

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   How does it work? Wegovy acts on areas of the brain which are involved in regulating your appetite. It increases feelings of fullness, reduces feelings of hunger and reduces the preference for high-fat foods.

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   How does Wegovy work? Wegovy is designed to reduce appetite, so you eat less. It mimics the action of a gut hormone called GLP-1, which is released after eating, and it slows down how quickly food is digested. This means it can help you stay full for longer, which can lead to weight loss. Wegovy and weight loss

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   May 7, 2024 · Ozempic aids weight loss, experts say, particularly when combined with diet and exercise. Though figures differ amongst individuals, a 68-week study from 2021 found that around half of those who use semaglutide lose 15 percent of their body weight, while around a third lose 20 percent of their body weight.

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   Sep 5, 2024 · How do weight-loss jabs work? Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro work by mimicking hormones in your body that send signals to the part of your brain responsible for appetite and hunger.

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   Sep 4, 2023 · Here's everything that you need to know: What is Wegovy and how does it differ from Ozempic? Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide, which is licensed and approved for managing overweight and...

8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-64874243Weight loss drug semaglutide approved for NHS use - BBC News

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   Mar 8, 2023 · The drug works as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). This intestinal hormone is released after eating and typically makes people...

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   Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. When combined with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, semaglutide injections can help promote weight loss through ...