What to Watch Out For: Unproven GLP-1 Patch Claims The growing popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight management has unfortunately created opportunities for fraudulent products and misleading marketing
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However, they need further evidence-based studies
Real effects, like diabetes control and weight management, might only be possible when combined with a healthy lifestyle, like a proper diet with reduced-calorie intake, regular exercise and other healthy habits 17 , 18
[1] [2] Common examples include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
Products marketed as "GLP-1 patches" typically contain botanical extracts, amino acids, or vitamins rather than actual GLP-1 receptor agonists