Also, its concerning that some consumers are taking matters into their own hands and seeking compounded medication to help them lose weight
A large real-world study published in 2026 in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases found that GLP-1 use in people with UC and Crohns disease was linked to lower rates of steroid use, hospitalization, and intestinal surgery
Please always follow the injection instructions printed on the label
Even as prices come down for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, much cheaper products marketed as GLP-1 supplements can be alluring to consumers
Consumers should be skeptical of any over-the-counter product marketed as a GLP-1 supplement that suggests it can act like a prescription drug, replace a GLP-1 medication or treat a disease such as obesity, says Jeff Ventura, a spokesperson for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, which represents the dietary supplement industry