How to combat the downside of rapid weight loss ‘miracle’ drugs

There’s a price to pay for every drastic approach to dieting, and the “miracle” weight-loss drug semaglutide — known by the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic — is no exception. Administered weekly with an injection pen similar to an EpiPen into the thigh, arm or stomach, it works by mimicking the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and helps to control blood sugar levels while slowing down stomach emptying, suppressing appetite and, anecdotally, even dulling the appeal of alcohol.It’s an open secret that semaglutide is behind the red-carpet svelteness of many A-listers, but not all the publicity surrounding the drug has been positive. It has been associated with what has been nicknamed “Ozempic face” (the gaunt, deflated appearance caused by a rapid loss of facial volume)Life & Style

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