This effect occurred before any weight loss happened, confirming it was a direct pharmacological action, not a secondary consequence of losing weight
The exact ingredients can vary between brands, but GLP-1 patches typically contain a combination of natural extracts and vitamins , like: berberine (the main active ingredient, thought to support GLP-1 release) green tea extract cinnamon extract mint pomegranate extract a selection of vitamins None of these are clinically approved for weight loss , and the amounts absorbed through the skin are not well studied or proven to be effective
Colombani P, Wenk C, Kunz I, Krhenbhl S, Kuhnt M, Arnold M, Frey-Rindova P, Frey W, Langhans W
The product is orange flavored
These findings help answer whether GLP-1 is safe for long-term use