You The Owners Manual Radio Show

Something interesting happened when physicians started prescribing medications that were developed for people with type 2 diabetes. They saw that these patients often experienced a reduced appetite followed by weight loss. The most popular currently, Semaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others), affects hormones and appetite to help people lose weight. These drugs are currently trending on social media and the news, with many influencers touting them as a miracle weight loss drug.  But just like everything in the nutrition-world, there is a complex list of pros, cons, and questions that are left to be explored when it comes to these and other weight loss medications. If you’ve been wondering about all these weight loss drugs buzzing in the news and online, it’s time to better understand what they are, who they’re for, and some of the ethics and considerations behind using them.