Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: Helpers or Risky Shortcuts in Weight Loss?

This compound mimics a hormone that:

• Regulates blood sugar;
• Slows down the emptying of the stomach;
• Reduces appetite.

Originally created for the treatment Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has also become popular outside of its official indications, being used by many for weight loss.

Efficiency and risks

Benefits (in the correct medical context):

• Significant weight loss (for some people);
• Improved control of Blood Glucose;
• Possible reduction of cardiovascular risk (in diabetes).

Possible risks:

• Nausea, vomiting, constipation;
• Loss of muscle mass (if not combined with training)
• Pancreatitis (rarely);
• Problems of the gallbladder.

Analogy 🚗

1. Just eat healthy (without GLP-1)

Imagine that you are in a car that is constantly going 80 km/h towards the refrigerator.

• You, as a driver, are trying hard to brake pedal(will, diets, rules)
• But acceleration is blocked (appetite, hunger hormones, habits)
• You fight all the time with yourself: “Shall I eat? Shall I not eat?”

2. By Ozempic/Wegovy (GLP-1)

GLP-1 acts as a very clever co-pilot, which does the following:

• Turn off the throttle → appetite decreases naturally
• Press the brake lightly → the stomach empties more slowly, you feel full longer
• Adjusting the engine → insulin and blood sugar become more stable

The result?

You no longer feel the need to eat constantly. You stop easier. You no longer have the “howling” feeling of hunger. It's not magic, but it's a huge support.

3. With Mounjaro (GLP-1 + GIP)

Think of an even better co-pilot:

• In addition to what GLP-1, optimizes fuel consumption (fats)
• It can even recalibrate the way the body stores and uses energy

It's like a software upgrade for your metabolism.

‍Conclusion: Ozempic is NOT a magic solution. It is a medical treatment that can be extremely useful in certain cases, but should only be used with medical recommendation.