Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) by Novo Nordisk is the established standard of care, with FDA approval since 2017, proven cardiovascular benefit, and availability in both injectable and oral formulations
The medication also appears to have beneficial effects on the gut, including possible effects on the gut microbiome and intestinal glucose handling, though these mechanisms are still being fully elucidated
As the science continues to evolve, were seeing that these benefits may extend to people who dont necessarily need to lose weight, and thats opened up an interesting conversation about why people are microdosing GLP-1 medications
But theres no strong scientific evidence that Ozempic directly causes brain fog
Frequently Asked Questions How quickly does nausea from semaglutide start after the first injection