Ozempic might shrink your waistline but at what cost???

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being hailed as the miracle weight loss solution of the decade. But behind the rapid results and billion-dollar marketing campaigns lies a story most people aren’t hearing one of serious risks, hidden trade-offs, and long-term health consequences.

Let’s look beyond the hype.

 What the Research Really Shows:

Muscle Wasting

Studies show that up to 40% of the weight lost on GLP-1s is lean muscle mass, not just fat.

[Source: The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2021]

Muscle loss slows metabolism, weakens the body, and makes long-term weight maintenance harder.

Stomach Paralysis (Gastroparesis)

GLP-1s delay gastric emptying  sometimes to the point of paralysis. Some users have ended up in the ER or even requiring feeding tubes due to severe gastroparesis.

[Source: Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 2023]

The FDA has acknowledged this growing concern.

Mental Health Red Flags

Thousands of reports have emerged linking GLP-1s to suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. European regulators are currently investigating the mental health risks of these drugs.

[Source: European Medicines Agency, 2023]

Rebound Weight Gain

The majority of users regain the weight after stopping the medication — often gaining more than they lost.

[Source: JAMA, 2022]

GLP-1s don’t address the root causes of weight gain; they just suppress appetite temporarily.

Bone Density Loss

Research shows GLP-1 use may decrease bone mineral density, especially concerning for women over 40 who are already at increased risk of osteoporosis.

[Source: Bone Reports, 2021]

Vision Damage

GLP-1s may worsen diabetic retinopathy, potentially leading to permanent vision loss.

[Source: New England Journal of Medicine, 2017]

This risk is often downplayed or not mentioned at all during prescriptions.

 So Why Are We Calling This a Miracle?

Big Pharma wants you to believe this is the answer. But weight loss isn’t a math problem it’s a metabolic issue rooted in hormones, gut health, inflammation, and toxicity.

 There Is No Magic Pill for Sustainable Weight Loss

Injections can suppress appetite but they don’t heal what’s broken.

True transformation happens when you:

•  Heal your gut
•  Balance your hormones
•  Lower inflammation
•  Repair your metabolism from the inside out

If you’re in Fort Worth or anywhere in the U.S. and ready to explore holistic healing, I invite you to schedule a free discovery call.

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