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How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without risk

 23/05/2026 3 Views
How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without risk



Not long ago, nobody was talking about GLP-1 receptor agonists. Most of us did not even know what they were – natural hormones that regulate appetite, helping to reduce hunger and calorie intake. Today, GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are prescribed in their thousands and have altered global health.

This pharmaceutical success has sparked an intense obsession, triggering aggressive online marketing for “skinny pens” – self-injectable pens containing the medication.

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