Many lawsuits have been filed alleging that the manufacturer of Ozempic knew of the risk of gastroparesis, ileus, and bowel obstruction
Semaglutide may reduce appetite and calorie intake, so patients may unintentionally eat too little protein during treatment
Gabrielle Lyon, DO Board-Certified Family Physician Founder, Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine Author, Forever Strong Source: Integrative & Complementary Therapies, 2024 InsideTracker Longevity by Design Podcast, 2025 A 2025 joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Obesity Society emphasized that nutritional counseling is essential for patients on GLP-1 therapy not optional
Using expired semaglutide can lead to reduced effectiveness in controlling blood sugar or helping in weight loss, leaving patients without the intended results
Many active pharmaceutical ingredients used in compounded drugs are imported from overseas facilities, which must be inspected and registered by the FDA