People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters
Summary
People who stop using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro or Wegovy regain weight four times faster than those who quit traditional diets, according to a study. The study found that people typically gain 0.8 kg each month after stopping the injections. Researchers examined several studies to compare injections with traditional dieting.Key Facts
- Weight-loss injections like Mounjaro or Wegovy lead to faster weight regain compared to traditional diets when stopped.
- People regain about 0.8 kg (1.76 pounds) each month after stopping the injections.
- The study involved 37 studies and over 9,000 patients.
- Only eight studies specifically looked at newer drugs like Wegovy or Mounjaro.
- The weight loss while on injections can be up to a fifth of a person's body weight.
- The NHS suggests using these injections mainly for people with obesity-related health risks.
- The appetite-control hormone GLP-1 is artificially increased by these injections.
- About 1.6 million UK adults used these injections in the past year, most through private prescriptions.
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