Starting and stopping GLP‑1 meds may undermine results: Study

Starting and stopping GLP‑1 meds may undermine results: Study

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3 Video Views·May 15, 2026  #weightloss #glp1 #fyp

GLP-1 medications remain one of the most popular weight loss drugs on the market, but new research suggests consistency may be key to maintaining their effectiveness.

A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania found that intermittent use of GLP-1 drugs could actually have the opposite effect of what users intend.

Researchers in Penn's Leong Lab studied mice over a four-month period, cycling them on and off semaglutide - the active ingredient in medications such as Ozempic.
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