Combined with possible reduced stomach acid from slower digestion, iron absorption might drop
FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Oral Semaglutide, First GLP-1 in Pill Form Mary Caffrey Novo Nordisk officials believe the new therapy will fufill an unmet need for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity who need a GLP-1 receptor agonist but do not wish to use an injectable drug
They are used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight loss, and some are also approved for heart disease
A copycat industry Drugs prescribed for weight loss, such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, have been popular, expensive, and in short supply
Semaglutide can help reduce visceral fat, including stubborn belly fat, by supporting appetite control, improving insulin sensitivity, and encouraging fat loss rather than muscle loss