It's the rapid weight loss itself that shocks the system, not a direct drug toxicity to follicles
While many patients initially saw benefits, reports of serious gastrointestinal injuries, including gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and gallbladder disease, have surfaced
[36] Disadvantages of this treatment are a high incidence of hypothyroidism (up to 80%) requiring eventual thyroid hormone supplementation in the form of a daily pill(s)
Several large clinical trials have demonstrated that GLP-1 receptor agonists can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart disease
Semaglutide also reduces your hunger signals, which can mask the normal warning signs that you need food
By promoting weight loss and reducing liver inflammation, GLP1 may help prevent liver disease progression