As of January 28, 2025, the FDA has approved Ozempic for 3 uses: Improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes Reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, or death) in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease Reduce the risk of kidney disease progression and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease While Ozempic can lead to weight loss at higher doses, it has not been approved as a weight loss medication
This is true whether the caloric deficit comes from eating less, exercising more, or using any weight loss medication including appetite-suppressing peptides
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Factors such as environmental toxins, poor diet, and stress can cause inflammation to remain even if the cause is resolvedalso known as chronic inflammation