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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ozempic Weight Loss Drug Alters Taste Perception"

Doctors are warning about 'Ozempic tongue,' a side effect of the weight-loss drug Ozempic, where users experience heightened sensitivity to sweet tastes. A European study found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, alters a gene on the tongue involved in taste perception, making sweet flavors more intense. This change may reduce cravings for sweet and energy-dense foods, aiding in weight loss. The findings were presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting but are yet to be peer-reviewed.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Alter Taste Sensitivity

New research indicates that semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can alter taste sensitivity, perception, and brain response to sweet tastes in obese women. The study found that those taking semaglutide experienced improved taste sensitivity and changes in brain activity related to sweet tastes. However, some users have reported dysgeusia, a condition causing foods to taste metallic, sweet, sour, or bitter. The findings, though promising, have limitations and may not fully reflect everyday experiences.

via New York Post |

#dysgeusia #health #obesity

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Ozempic May Enhance Taste Sensitivity, Affecting Weight Loss

Preliminary research suggests that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may enhance taste sensitivity, particularly to sweetness, in women. This increased sensitivity could help reduce cravings for high-calorie foods, aiding in weight loss. The study, conducted by scientists from the University Medical Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia, found changes in gene expression and brain response to sweetness in participants taking the drug. The findings, presented at ENDO 2024, are still preliminary and require further research.

via Gizmodo|

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health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Ozempic Alters Taste Perception, Aiding Weight Loss in Women"

A new study reveals that weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain semaglutide, can alter taste sensitivity and brain responses to sweet foods, potentially aiding in weight loss. The study found increased taste sensitivity and changes in brain activity related to sweet tastes in participants taking semaglutide. However, experts caution that while effective, these drugs should be used under medical supervision and are not without side effects.

via Healthline|

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