& Edeas, M
Pregnant women, those with severe liver or kidney disease, and people on blood thinners should seek medical clearance
Individual results with any GLP-1 medication may vary depending on factors including adherence to the prescribed treatment plan, individual metabolic response, lifestyle factors, dietary habits, and exercise patterns
While peptides certainly have their benefits for specific populations, the benefits are overstated for healthy individuals using peptides off-label, says board-certified physician Michael Genovese, M.D
doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1704083 Received 12 September 2025 Revised 16 December 2025 Accepted 18 December 2025 Published 21 January 2026 Volume 16 - 2025 Edited by Chen Ling, Fudan University, China Reviewed by Wentao Jia, Changhai Hospital, China Jie Cheng, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China Updates Copyright 2026 Li, Zhang, Li and Zheng
However, thats not the only way that Ozempic helps patients lose weight