Last reviewed: July 1, 2026 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
The Positive and Negative Effects of GLP-1 Drugs Are Closely Intertwined Warren Yacawych, a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan, and his team tried to disentangle GLP-1 drugs desired effects (reduced food intake and weight loss) from their unwanted accompaniments (often nausea and vomiting)
Since higher-dose formulations of oral and subcutaneous semaglutide are under development, it needs to be seen if they will be approved as anti-obesity drugs [34]
Despite the potential benefits of this compound, many dont know how it works
GLP-1 drugs are a class of drugs designed to treat diabetes but have become popularized for their weight loss effects