GLP-1 Drugs Spark Unexpected Fragrance Obsession

As GLP-1 medications used for weight loss (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) help quiet food cues, some users report a heightened obsession with fragrances and stronger scent perception. Experts suggest reduced food reward may make non-food senses more salient, potentially involving GLP-1 receptors in the olfactory system; while anecdotes are growing, large controlled studies are still needed. A few FAERS reports mention parosmia, which could also influence fragrance preferences.