Approximately 40 million Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, driving a 500% surge in national spending from $13.7 billion in 2018 to $71.7 billion in 2023, according to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation and healthcare data. Despite the massive adoption of these treatments, widespread misconceptions persist regarding … Read more
Replacing sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners helps with weight management and does not increase cravings for sweet foods, according to a peer-reviewed review published in the journal Nutrients. To clear up conflicting public health advice regarding sugar alternatives, the investigation reviewed large-scale clinical trials under the direction of Eva Marija Čad (Wageningen University & Research and … Read more
Physical activity temporarily suppresses appetite in the short term, but whether a post-workout trip to the drive-thru is driven by biology or habit depends on energy expenditure, according to research from the Charles Perkins Centre. While gym-goers often experience a brief dampening of hunger hormones immediately after a workout, burning significant energy eventually triggers a … Read more
Sustainable home weight loss requires abandoning rigid routines for flexible habits like eating 30 grams of protein three times daily, lifting weights three times a week, and prioritizing sleep, according to a recent Instagram post by fitness influencer Tania. Sharing her journey after losing 32 kg, Tania emphasized consistency over perfection for long-term health transformations. … Read more
According to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet reduces liver fat and improves insulin sensitivity significantly more than Mediterranean or plant-forward diets when participants achieve a comparable 10% weight loss. Researchers found that dietary macronutrient composition independently alters metabolic responses, yielding a 67% reduction in hepatic triglycerides … Read more
A very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet yields greater improvements in liver health and blood sugar control than high-carbohydrate or Mediterranean diet plans, even when all three diets result in identical amounts of weight loss, according to a randomized clinical trial published August 27 in Cell Metabolism. Clinical Trial Compares Three Diets for Obesity and Liver Health … Read more
Experimental biotech pill ENV-308 delivers an encouraging safety profile in a Phase 1 clinical trial of 88 healthy adults, according to startup biotech company Enveda. Designed to curb appetite by mimicking the body’s natural response to vigorous exercise, the daily oral tablet replicates a molecule discovered by Stanford scientists in 2022 without triggering the gastrointestinal … Read more
According to research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss are experiencing unexpected medical benefits beyond fat reduction, including decreased cravings for alcohol and reduced joint inflammation. Dr. Steven Heymsfield, a professor and director of the Metabolism Body Composition Laboratory at Pennington, states that while clinical trials predicted … Read more
Chrissy Metz Discloses GLP-1 Use Amid Shift in Weight Management Approach "This Is Us" actress Chrissy Metz has begun using GLP-1 medication to assist with her health journey, citing long-term struggles with weight and persistent "food noise." Metz, 45, is partnering with the telehealth company Ro to manage her treatment, marking a departure from her … Read more
According to researchers at McMaster University, the naturally occurring hormone GDF15 protects the liver from inflammation and slows the progression of scarring through a brain-to-liver signaling pathway independent of weight loss. Published in Cell Metabolism, the findings challenge longstanding assumptions about the hormone, which is best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss. Understanding … Read more