The reality is that herbal supplements and FDA-approved GLP-1 drugs operate through completely different biological mechanisms, and clinical evidence shows a substantial gap in their effectiveness for meaningful weight reduction
Clinical trial results have shown patients: On Wegovy (2.4 mg) , lost an average 15% body weight loss over 68 weeks On Ozempic (1 mg) , lost an average 6% body weight loss So, while both can help you lose weight, Wegovy weight loss injections consistently deliver greater results long-term
Merriam, Effects of Eight Months Treatment with Graded Doses of a Growth Hormone (GH)-Releasing Peptide in GH-Deficient Children, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 83, Issue 7, 1 July 1998, Pages 23552360 (3) Alba M, Fintini D, Sagazio A, Lawrence B, Castaigne JP, Frohman LA, Salvatori R
For instance, branded medications may have storage instructions that differ from compounded versions
However, its worth noting that these meds can sometimes cause constipation just like GLP-1s so your doctor may recommend using it with a stool softener to avoid things getting too backed up