Weight loss products, like “fad diets” and other quick fixes, are known to cause long-term health problems. But that doesn’t seem to be enough to put people off, and they’re as popular as ever.
According to a new survey from KFF, most US adults have heard of weight loss drugs, which include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Furthermore, almost half of the respondents said they would be interested in trying one, although less than 1 in 7 had actually done so.
Nearly 60% of the adult surveyed who were trying to lose weight said that would consider a weight-loss prescription drug if it was safe and effective. Even out of those who weren’t trying to lose weight, around a quarter said they would be interested in the products with approval.
In particular, those who had been told by a doctor that they were overweight or obese were most interested in weight loss drugs, especially if they needed to lose more than 20 lbs.
Interest in weight loss drugs is so high, and there could be a few reasons for this.
For example:
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