Urban population growth and dietary shifts are increasing obesity prevalence rates, creating expanding demand for medical weight management interventions
However, treatments are typically FSA and HSA eligible, providing 20-30% savings through pre-tax dollars
What the research says: evidence summary Human trials show consistent but modest signals that fermentable fibers, resistant starch and protein-rich meals increase GLP-1 and reduce short-term energy intake in controlled settings
Semaglutide is a single GLP-1 agonist, while Retatrutide activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors
Last year, Novo Nordisk announced it will spend over $8 billion to expand manufacturing sites in France and Denmark to boost production of drugs in its chronic illness portfolio, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy