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8 Ways to Boost the Effects of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drug Treatments

According to leaders in obesity and nutrition research, following these key nutrition guidelines will make the most of GLP-1 drug treatment.

Jenny Lehmann
ByJenny Lehmann
Ozempic and nutritionImage Credit: Caroline Ruda/Shutterstock

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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as revolutionary, game-changer weight-loss treatments in the battle against obesity. While their impact on the medical landscape is undeniable, we’re beginning to understand more about how they work long-term and what it takes to truly benefit from them.

It turns out, just taking GLP-1s isn’t the quick fix many had hoped for. As John E. Courtney, Chief Executive Officer of the American Society for Nutrition, said in a press release: “GLP-1s are reshaping the landscape of obesity treatment, but it’s clear that medication alone is not a complete solution."

To truly succeed and sustain results, GLP-1 drugs must be paired with strong nutrition habits and a healthy lifestyle. That’s the message from a coalition of major U.S. health organizations, which recently released a set of eight practical nutritional guidelines designed to help patients get the most out of their treatment.

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  • Jenny Lehmann

    Jenny Lehmann

    Jenny Lehmann is an assistant editor at Discover Magazine who writes articles on microbiology, psychology, neurology, and zoology, and oversees the Piece of Mind column of the print issue.

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