Ozempic is everywhere. • 1 in 8 U.S. adults have tried it • The company behind it is worth more than McDonald’s • Some call it a “miracle drug” But the truth? It’s far more dangerous than people think. Here’s what they’re not telling you: 🧵For decades, weight loss drugs were a joke—dangerous, ineffective, and full of empty promises. Then GLP-1 drugs changed the game. They don’t “burn fat.” They hijack your brain. And the effects go way beyond weight loss.1: Ozempic isn’t new. The media makes it sound like a breakthrough. But GLP-1 drugs have been used for decades to treat diabetes. They only became a household name when celebrities started using them to get lean.2: They don’t work for everyone. Clinical trials show that 14% of people see almost no weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. For the rest? The results vary wildly between controlled studies and real life. The hype ignores a big reality: Not everyone responds the same way.3: The real-world results aren’t as dramatic. Early trials showed people losing 15–20% of their body weight. But a new 2023 study found that average real-world weight loss was just 4.4%. That’s a massive gap.4: These drugs don’t “fix” metabolism. Most people regain ⅔ of the weight after stopping them. GLP-1 drugs don’t change your body’s fat-burning ability. They only suppress appetite while you’re on them. Stop taking them? The hunger comes back.5: Ozempic isn’t a shortcut—it’s a subscription. Studies show that 50% of users quit within a year. By two years? 70% stop using it. Because unless you stay on it forever, your weight will rebound.6: The side effects are no joke. Most people talk about nausea and stomach issues. But the FDA label includes: • Gallbladder disease • Pancreatitis • Kidney injury • Even suicidal thoughts These aren’t rare cases. They’re documented risks.7: Big Pharma is making billions off the hype. At its peak, Novo Nordisk (the company behind Ozempic) was worth more than the entire GDP of Denmark. A generic version? Not happening anytime soon. Expect high prices and limited access for years.8: There’s a dark side to the demand. Compounded versions of Ozempic are flooding the market. Some aren’t FDA-approved. Some are contaminated. Some don’t even contain the real drug. People are injecting mystery substances just to get their hands on it.9: The biggest myth? That Ozempic cures obesity. It doesn’t. It manages it. Weight loss isn’t just about hunger—it’s about biology. Even with diet, exercise, and medication, most weight loss plateaus eventually.10: The future is unclear. GLP-1 drugs are more effective than anything before. But: - They don’t work for everyone - The long-term effects are unknown - People are desperate for alternatives The hype is real. But so are the risks.Final takeaway: Ozempic isn’t magic. It’s not a miracle. It’s just a tool—one with huge trade-offs. As more people take it, expect new research, new risks, and a lot of controversy. The weight loss industry will never be the same.That's a wrap! Video credit:By the way, tomorrow I'm starting a daily 10-min space called Tips to Lose Belly Fat What times usually work best for you? (comment mornings, afternoon, or evening)Share the love by retweeting if you found this helpful. Follow me for more breakdowns on health, fitness and weight loss. @DanielRaz_Fit

Ozempic is everywhere. • 1 in 8 U.S. adults have tried it • The company behind it is worth more than McDonald’s • Some call it a “miracle drug” But the truth? It’s far more dangerous than people think. Here’s what they’re not telling you: 🧵 ... For decades, weight loss drugs were a joke—dangerous, ineffective, and full of empty promises. Then GLP-1 drugs changed the game. They don’t “burn fat.” They hijack your brain. And the effects go way beyond weight loss. ... 1: Ozempic isn’t new. The media makes it sound like a breakthrough. But GLP-1 drugs have been used for decades to treat diabetes. They only became a household name when celebrities started using them to get lean. ... 2: They don’t work for everyone. Clinical trials show that 14% of people see almost no weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. For the rest? The results vary wildly between controlled studies and real life. The hype ignores a big reality: Not everyone responds the same way. ... 3: The real-world results aren’t as dramatic. Early trials showed people losing 15–20% of their body weight. But a new 2023 study found that average real-world weight loss was just 4.4%. That’s a massive gap. ... 4: These drugs don’t “fix” metabolism. Most people regain ⅔ of the weight after stopping them. GLP-1 drugs don’t change your body’s fat-burning ability. They only suppress appetite while you’re on them. Stop taking them? The hunger comes back. ... 5: Ozempic isn’t a shortcut—it’s a subscription. Studies show that 50% of users quit within a year. By two years? 70% stop using it. Because unless you stay on it forever, your weight will rebound. ... 6: The side effects are no joke. Most people talk about nausea and stomach issues. But the FDA label includes: • Gallbladder disease • Pancreatitis • Kidney injury • Even suicidal thoughts These aren’t rare cases. They’re documented risks. ... 7: Big Pharma is making billions off the hype. At its peak, Novo Nordisk (the company behind Ozempic) was worth more than the entire GDP of Denmark. A generic version? Not happening anytime soon. Expect high prices and limited access for years. ... 8: There’s a dark side to the demand. Compounded versions of Ozempic are flooding the market. Some aren’t FDA-approved. Some are contaminated. Some don’t even contain the real drug. People are injecting mystery substances just to get their hands on it. ... 9: The biggest myth? That Ozempic cures obesity. It doesn’t. It manages it. Weight loss isn’t just about hunger—it’s about biology. Even with diet, exercise, and medication, most weight loss plateaus eventually. ... 10: The future is unclear. GLP-1 drugs are more effective than anything before. But: - They don’t work for everyone - The long-term effects are unknown - People are desperate for alternatives The hype is real. But so are the risks. ... Final takeaway: Ozempic isn’t magic. It’s not a miracle. It’s just a tool—one with huge trade-offs. As more people take it, expect new research, new risks, and a lot of controversy. The weight loss industry will never be the same. ... That's a wrap! Video credit: ... By the way, tomorrow I'm starting a daily 10-min space called Tips to Lose Belly Fat What times usually work best for you? (comment mornings, afternoon, or evening) ... Share the love by retweeting if you found this helpful. Follow me for more breakdowns on health, fitness and weight loss. @DanielRaz_Fit