People Who Go Off GLP-1s Are Experiencing a Sudden and Terrible Hunger
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Key Points:
- A University of Oxford study reviewing 37 weight loss medication trials with over 9,000 participants found that patients who stopped taking GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs regained weight four times faster than those using behavioral programs like diet and exercise.
- On average, participants returned to their original weight within 1.7 years after stopping the medication, with secondary health benefits such as improved blood pressure and cholesterol reversing within 1.4 years.
- Researchers suggest that GLP-1 drugs alone do not promote lasting lifestyle changes, leading to rapid weight regain once medication ceases, and caution against short-term use without comprehensive weight management strategies.
- Experts emphasize that while GLP-1 drugs are highly effective for weight loss and managing obesity
