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Massive new study finds drugs like Ozempic affect 175 conditions — including a few surprises
New York Post ^ | Jan. 21, 2025 | Reda Wigle

Posted on 01/21/2025 2:56:41 PM PST by nickcarraway

A comprehensive new study confirmed that GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have myriad health benefits — even more than previously thought. Analyzing the medical records of roughly 2.5 million patients within the VA system, researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have an impact on a whopping 175 diseases and conditions.

The study bolsters other research that found GLP-1 medications aid in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation and in curtailing substance abuse by influencing dopamine levels in the brain.

But some of the results were unexpected, including how these drugs can help with things like blood clotting and infections.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Health/Medicine; Science
KEYWORDS: ozempic
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1 posted on 01/21/2025 2:56:41 PM PST by nickcarraway
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Suuuuuuuure they do .... gotta keep selling these new $$$making drugs, ya know.


2 posted on 01/21/2025 3:01:21 PM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: nickcarraway

Cannot trust ANYTHING in this area until funding is separated from potential financial gains.


3 posted on 01/21/2025 3:05:24 PM PST by BobL
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Bacon, is there anything it cannot do?
Ozempic, is there anything it cannot do?
Bacon, please.


4 posted on 01/21/2025 3:05:45 PM PST by Da Coyote
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To: nickcarraway

This will not end well.


5 posted on 01/21/2025 3:07:42 PM PST by Codeflier (Don't worry....be happy. )
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To: nickcarraway
The study bolsters other research that found GLP-1 medications aid in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation

Dieting and losing weight does the same think with out taking a new expensive questionable drug.

6 posted on 01/21/2025 3:09:23 PM PST by CaptainK ("No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up” )
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To: nickcarraway

Bookmark


7 posted on 01/21/2025 3:11:13 PM PST by Lowell1775
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To: nickcarraway

Sounds like the “snake oil” sold back in the 1800s. It will cure anything.

In a decade or so you will be seeing commercials from scumbag lawyers wanting to help you if you ever tool a glp-1.


8 posted on 01/21/2025 3:13:19 PM PST by EastTexasTraveler
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Of course it does everything—because it's a $1000 per month.

"Hey doc, I need me some of that 'Zempic. Give me a scrip. My insurance will pay.".

9 posted on 01/21/2025 3:16:14 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: EastTexasTraveler

Understand that GLP is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body. We produce it as part of natural processes. The problem is that the food industry has hijacked our body chemistry through garbage like fructose which is causing our naturally occurring GLP to be ineffective.

GLPs are being sold as peptides which are less regulated then actual drugs which is why you can buy them from any online merchant anymore. The issue isn’t that it’s a pharmaceutical. The issue is that it’s a hormone with little study and is likely to cause the body to stop producing it naturally which means you’re hooked for life.

Similar overuse of melatonin, another OTC hormone, is starting to show interesting effects on our sleep patterns. As a long time melatonin user if, when I stop taking it or reduce my intake, my sleep suffers. With GLPs, you stop taking them and become literally insatiable. You won’t feel full and will stuff yourself sick.


10 posted on 01/21/2025 3:20:00 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: nickcarraway

This follows the usual pattern. In a few years the drug companies will be paying settlements. But it will be pennies on the dollars they make selling poison.


11 posted on 01/21/2025 3:21:30 PM PST by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: nickcarraway

Nevermind the 40% bone loss and 13% lean muscle loss and thyroid disease.


12 posted on 01/21/2025 3:21:44 PM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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They have to make up for all they spent on commercials promoting that junk!!


13 posted on 01/21/2025 3:34:51 PM PST by 9422WMR
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My best friend’s sister is on one of those drugs and after 2 weeks, had to have an emergency appendectomy. That isn’t uncommon with these drugs but she hadn’t heard of that side effect before starting it.


14 posted on 01/21/2025 3:37:10 PM PST by Cowgirl of Justice
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As of mid 2023, Ozempic was not cleared for weight loss. It’s big brother wegovy was. I know of no changes.

wy69


15 posted on 01/21/2025 3:39:19 PM PST by whitney69
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As of mid 2023, Ozempic was not cleared for weight loss. It’s big brother wegovy was. I know of no changes.

wy69


16 posted on 01/21/2025 3:39:19 PM PST by whitney69
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To: EastTexasTraveler

It’s already starting. GLP-1 drugs are going to make a ton of lawyers rich. It’s poison.


17 posted on 01/21/2025 3:52:05 PM PST by Codeflier (Don't worry....be happy. )
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To: nickcarraway

Ask your doctor if Gila Monster venom is right for you!


18 posted on 01/21/2025 4:08:30 PM PST by Disambiguator
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To: rarestia
GLP is an inhibitor of DPP4 & gives the diabetes face.
adenosine diphosphate(DPP4) creates ATP which feeds your mitochondria. Far better off with Niacin in the morning and melatonin(creates ATP) at night Ozempic and Novo Nordisk makes GLP

All hydrocarbons(All Vit B's) release insulin & other beneficial acts. My issue Vit B's are NF-κB pathway inhibition The stronger they are the more effective the inhibitor likely the longer they last
We're light beings: NF-κB used to create ATP & activate B cells
Ozempic: C187 H291 N45 O59
Mounjaro: C225 H348 N48 O68
Vit B6(sun bathing becomes: C18 H39 NO2
Niacin: C6 H5 NO2 (I've taken daily 180X RDA for three days. To see what it feels like🙃)
Octane: C8 H18 (Gasoline: not water-soluble. Don't take 🤣)
I'm saying this stuff is to strong

The benefits of hydrocarbons are numerous (ask if you want to know what else it does which are fantastic.) everyone should take high dose of Vit B's. though they counter ATP production and create Serotonin. So you should take it in the morning and Melatonin at night.



here is the study under mostly a pay wall
Generally I agree with them but its to strong and cost way to much. Vitamin B's are far more effective, better doses and a hell of lot cheaper.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03412-w
I'm not a doctor. Not advice. i know nothing.
19 posted on 01/21/2025 4:23:50 PM PST by Steve Van Doorn
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For your consideration.

https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/ozempic-wegovy-cause-blindness-3578221/

“Yes, there is a potential link between Ozempic and Wegovy (both containing semaglutide) and an increased risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness.”

It doesn’t happen to everybody by a long shot but to risk blindness for 20lbs seems like a poor deal.


20 posted on 01/21/2025 4:36:21 PM PST by Polynikes (Nicht geimpft Mensch 2nd Klasse)
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