Current evidence and expert opinion lean toward this explanation: the medication itself is rarely the direct hair killer. Instead, the way GLP-1s change your appetite, nutrition, and weight can put stress on your body
In the STEP 1 trial, adults with overweight or obesity who used once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg plus lifestyle intervention lost an average of 14.9% of baseline body weight by week 68 , compared with 2.4% in the placebo group
Studies have shown a consistent reduction in body weight and blood pressure in the SGLT2i monotherapy arm and the FDC arm [49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56]
Ozempic might reduce saliva production, diminishing the mouths natural ability to cleanse teeth. Saliva is crucial for protecting teeth, as it helps remove food particles, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides essential minerals that strengthen tooth enamel, Green went on, adding, When saliva levels are insufficient, the risk of cavities and tooth decay significantly increases. Additionally, healthcare experts have also warned against the dangers of acid reflux in users of Ozempic and similar drugs
