Hormonal
Semaglutide (Ozempic) induces significant weight loss in obese patients primarily through appetite suppression and reduced energy intake, with efficacy directly correlated to dosage.
Semaglutide is an effective tool for weight loss, working by reducing hunger and calorie intake rather than burning more fat directly. It requires a weekly injection with a specific titration schedule to manage side effects like nausea. While effective, it is not a magic bullet; long-term safety data is still emerging, and it is contraindicated for people with certain thyroid or pancreatic histories.
Among the main results is weight loss, which is directly conditioned to the dosage of medication, as well as a better energy intake and a lower preference for fatty foods in the patients' choice.
Why this rating
The paper is an integrative review of secondary literature, not a primary clinical trial, and notes limited long-term human data.
Source
Ozempic (Semaglutide) for the treatment of obesity: advantages and disadvantages from an integrative analysis
Hanna Benayon Oliveira Sabbá et al. · Research Society and Development · 2022
DOI 10.33448/rsd-v11i11.33963
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