Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that aids in weight loss by reducing gastric emptying, which means you will feel fuller longer. It also helps regulate appetite by targeting an area in the brain responsible for this. Semaglutide is available under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic and is administered once a week via injection under the skin in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
In studies for weight loss, semaglutide has helped people lose 10-15% of their body mass. For a 200-pound person, this is 20-30 pounds of weight loss.