WEIGHT LOSS Medications

Supportive Tool, Not A Quick Fix

- By Kejal Shah, NUTRIVITY

Obesity is a multifactorial chronic disease that affects millions globally. While lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise remain the cornerstone of weight management, pharmacotherapy has emerged as a valuable adjunct for individuals struggling to achieve significant weight loss.

Efficacy of Weight Loss Medications

Semaglutide: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has been shown to result in substantial weight loss in clinical trials. A study reported a mean weight reduction of 11.85% from baseline among individuals with obesity without type 2 diabetes. Long-term data from the SELECT trial indicated sustained weight loss over 208 weeks, with improvements in anthropometric measurements.