Long-term benefits can include sustained weight loss, improved metabolic health, and a reduced risk of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension
There can be significant side-effects, and experts have called for more research into a potential link between GLP-1 jabs and a rise in gallbladder removals by NHS England
They can sometimes grow large and press on other organs
The most frequent adverse effects of semaglutide include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort , particularly during dose escalation, as listed in the MHRA/EMC SmPC
A significant portion of GST isoenzymes also has glutathione peroxidase activity and can convert lipid peroxides and other peroxides to less harmful compounds