Scientists Look to Genetics to Explain Why Glp-1 Drugs Work Only for Some People
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Scientists are investigating the genetic factors that influence the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, and the HN discussion is limited but inquiring.
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bookofjoeAuthor
2 months ago
https://archive.ph/MrX6f
anovikov
2 months ago
Indeed, i have lost 10% of my weight (going from "quite a bit overweight but not obese" to "just barely within normal limit"), and my wife lost whopping 26%, going from obese to totally normal. Idk why.
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