But its a tradeoff many people are willing to make when you look at the overall benefits that come with taking GLP-1s for weight loss. Advertisement Sign up for our Health Essentials emails for expert guidance on nutrition, fitness, sleep, skin care and more
The results were extraordinary
Studying 979 patients who had overweight or obesity, researchers found 20 cases of NAION in people prescribed semaglutide, calculated as a cumulative rate of 6.7%
11% of US adults are on a GLP-1 for weight loss (up from 3% just 2 years ago)
This creates the "Tired and Fat" loop: you have plenty of stored energy (fat), but your cells can't access it, leading to "food noise," intense cravings, and a plummeting metabolic rate
The best sources are green, leafy vegetables, so dig into those salads