Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic?
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Apr 24, 2025 The podcast delves into the complexities surrounding Ozempic, highlighting why many users struggle to maintain weight loss after starting the medication. It critiques the pharmaceutical industry's pricing strategies while examining the health impacts and challenges of staying on Ozempic. Key reasons for discontinuation, such as side effects, are discussed, inviting listeners to share their personal experiences and promoting resources for evidence-based nutrition.
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Why Ozempic Weight Loss Stops
- Weight loss with Ozempic stops after about a year despite continued use.
- The body increases appetite and reduces energy expenditure, balancing calorie loss and causing weight to plateau.
Weight Regain After Stopping Ozempic
- Stopping Ozempic leads to regaining lost weight quickly.
- Health benefits like lowered blood pressure reverse as weight returns.
Lifelong Use Needed to Maintain Weight
- Ozempic users often remain overweight or obese even after treatment.
- Continuous, likely lifelong, drug use is needed to maintain initial weight loss benefits.
