GLP1 use by younger people

We dig into the reports of younger people using GLP1s like Ozempic, Wegovy and others.

GLP1 use by younger people

GLP1 Receptor Agonists aren't miracle drugs, but they've so far proven to be quite safe, without many unexpected side effects. They're also extremely effective for weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes.

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While adults can of course make the decision to purchase GLP1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and others at any time, it's a lot less clear that younger people should or need to.

The number of children using GLP1s is increasing (along with just about every other cohort), and it's increasingly looking to be beneficial for younger people as well as older people.


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