The question isn't whether GLP-1 medications are universally forbiddenit's whether your specific ulcerative colitis status and current disease activity make them appropriate
Novo Nordisks blockbuster GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic led to improvements in some measures of alcohol use disorder in a small trial, researchers reported on Wednesday
And people are taking notice, a Gallup poll study reports that GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes have risen to 11% in 2026, up significantly from 3% in 2024
Zepbound is used along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: 30 kg/m^2 or greater (obesity) or 27 kg/m^2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease)
Melanotan II is an unlicensed research compound and its long-term safety is not established