Under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, selling or supplying either compound with therapeutic claims in the UK without a Marketing Authorisation is illegal
Foods that increase GLP-1 naturally include fiber-rich options such as oats, lentils, chickpeas, apples, chia seeds, and vegetables like broccoli and artichokes
More access: A pill form could make GLP-1 treatment more widely available, especially in primary care settings
A consumer adhesive patch offers neither a standardized dose nor a proven path across the skin, which is the entire problem in a single sentence
Vision loss: NAION A 2024 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found a significantly elevated risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a form of vision loss caused by reduced blood flow to the optic nerve, in people taking semaglutide