Ozempik - a miracle for weight loss and does it have risks?

Ozempik - a miracle for weight loss and does it have risks? Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is a drug approved for type 2 diabetes, but today it is widely used for weight loss. How does it work?

Mimics GLP-1 hormone which:

• delays gastric emptying

• reduces appetite

• regulates insulin and blood sugar Result:

• less hunger

• 10–20% weight loss

• improved glycemic control But…

⚠️ Common side effects:

• nausea, fatigue

• constipation/diarrhea

• loss of a large amount of muscle mass

• emotional fluctuations

• risk of hypoglycemia ❗️After stopping: appetite returns, muscles - not. How to keep the muscle?

• Intake of 1.6–2.2 g protein/kg

• Weight training 3–5x per week

• Regular cycle feeding

• Quality sleep and no alcohol around training Remember:

Medications do not cure the cause - your relationship with food. Without a change in habits, the effect is temporary.