As patents on weight-loss drugs expire, doctors and patients hotly anticipate cheaper generics
Now that patents have expired, generic versions of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drugs could arrive in Canada within months, according to experts. Doctors say these cheaper versions will improve access and could also change societal perceptions around weight loss and reduce the cost and burden on the health-ca...
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Leo   hoxe un par de artigos con orixe diferente que andan arredor dos medicamentos mĂĄxicos para adelgazar. Fala o primeiro sobre aspectos sociais e econĂłmicos disfrazados de saĂșde e o segundo sobre aspectos de saĂșde e lonxevidade (calidade de vida, en resumo)

Ao artigo en El Pais1 convĂ©n poñerlle CW, en varios aspectos, sobre todo psicolĂłxicos, porque non sentĂ­ndome aludido persoalmente, si sinto a contradiciĂłn de poñer o foco na industria farmacĂ©utica e as «redes sociais» para criticalas e ao mesmo tempo darlles poder normalizador difundindo a sĂșa mensaxe. Non sei se me explico. Creo que non, pode que sexa fobia persoal.

El culto al control del cuerpo ha vuelto y las redes sociales son altavoz y gasolina. Magnifican el mensaje y tambiĂ©n las comparaciones. Lo que las convierte en “un disparador, un factor de riesgo” para el desarrollo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) y problemas con la percepciĂłn corporal, explican las expertas consultadas.

Vén a falar de que estå de moda (sic) a delgadez extrema e os valores que representa.
Espero saber transmitir o valor de ser e sentirse forte (non sendo eu exemplo se non aspirante)

O outro artigo, de sweatscience2, fala sobre os efectos sobre a saĂșde e lonxevidade de tomar esas drogas adelgazantes, asĂ­ como de banalizar o seu uso.

The general trend of evidence, according to the Danish research team, is that it’s better for health and longevity to be fit and overweight than unfit and normal weight. This distinction is important in the context of GLP-1 drugs, because if they help you lose weight without gaining fitness, then the health benefits may be less than you’d expect.

destaco «for health and longevity». Son aquĂ­, creo, onde as «redes sociais» e a industria publicitaria en xeral colan a mensaxe de que delgadez Ă© igual a saĂșde, e canto mĂĄis delgada (en feminino) mellor.

Lembro ter lido un libro3 onde unha muller de mediana idade de aparencia obesa era recriminada polo médico respecto do seu peso, pero que facía (fai) eventos que requiren moita capacidade física (ademåis de adestramento e coidado).

This conclusion—that the best way to get fitter is to exercise—is not exactly surprising. But I think it has been overlooked in discussions about GLP-1 drugs. I’ve certainly seen lots of chatter about the dangers of muscle loss with Ozempic, and the need to pound protein and lift weights. That’s a legitimate concern, but aerobic fitness is an even better predictor of longevity and marker of general health. GLP-1 drugs have remarkable properties, but they haven’t made exercise obsolete.

inclĂșe o artigo a referencia a outro en pubmed4 onde indica a correlaciĂłn entre vo2max e lonxevidade, de onde cito

As yet, it is not possible to extend the genetically fixed lifespan with regular exercise training, but to give the years more life. This is where physical fitness plays an important role.

todas imos morrer (disclaimer), pero non Ă© igual botar o Ășltimo ano de vida decrĂ©pito que facelo os Ășltimos 30 (como vemos).

#health #ozempic #longevity #fitness #saĂșde

  • https://elpais.com/salud-y-bienestar/2026-03-26/la-vuelta-de-la-delgadez-extrema-disfrazada-de-salud-antes-te-decian-que-estabas-gorda-y-ahora-que-estas-inflamada.html â†©ïžŽ

  • https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/ozempic-glp1-exercise-fitness-study-results/ â†©ïžŽ

  • https://lectura.social/book/162043/s/unforgiving-hours â†©ïžŽ

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293447/ â†©ïžŽ

  • La vuelta de la delgadez extrema disfrazada de salud: “Antes te decĂ­an que estabas gorda y ahora que estĂĄs inflamada”

    La directora ChloĂ© Wallace clama contra el auge del ‘heroin chic’ y abre el debate sobre los peligros del culto al cuerpo y la mirada ultraconservadora que hay detrĂĄs del retorno a ese ideal de belleza

    El PaĂ­s

    Tydligen Àr det senaste kring dieter nu att pÄstÄ att det har samma effekt som Ozempic eller fetmamedicinerna överlag.

    Det finns ingen kost som kan ge samma effekter. Du kan sÄ klart fÄ samma resultat pÄ vikten bara du Àter typ samma mÀngd kalorier. Men det blir betydligt svÄrare att lyckas hÄlla en sÄdan diet utan medicinerna.

    DĂ€rför ger ocksĂ„ dieter utan medicinerna överlag [
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    https://traningslara.se/kroppen-kan-inte-producera-fetmamediciner-sjalv/
    The 'Biggest Mistake' People Make With GLP-1 Drugs, And How to Avoid It. Via @sciencealert #Health ❀‍đŸ©č đŸ§‘â€âš•ïž #Fitness 🏃🏅🏆 #Ozempic #GLP1

    The 'Biggest Mistake' People M...
    The 'Biggest Mistake' People Make With GLP-1 Drugs, And How to Avoid It

    (AP) – Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health.

    ScienceAlert

    💊 Ozempic: una nuova speranza contro la depressione e le dipendenze. Sempre un passo avanti per la salute mentale! #Ozempic #SaluteMentale

    🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/scienze/ozempic-riduce-rischio-di-depressione-e-dipendenze-2026-03-23

    Ozempic riduce rischio di depressione e dipendenze

    Uno studio su quasi 100.000 persone collega gli agonisti GLP-1 a benefici significativi su depressione, ansia e ricoveri psichiatrici.

    Tom's Hardware

    Apparently, Looksmaxxing is the new Peptides is the new Colostrum is the new Cold Plunge is the new Ozempic is the new Low Carb Diet is the new Dr. Cooper's Magical Snake Oil Elixir.

    I dunno...if you really want to look and feel better, maybe try exercising, eating your vegetables, and spending some time outdoors???

    #looksmaxxing #Clavicular #colostrum #ozempic #diets #fads #peptides

    FDA Approves New High-Dose Wegovy in US For Boosted Weight Loss. Via @sciencealert #Health ❀‍đŸ©č đŸ§‘â€âš•ïž #Fitness 🏃🏅🏆 #Ozempic #GLP1

    FDA Approves New High-Dose Weg...
    FDA Approves New High-Dose Wegovy in US For Boosted Weight Loss

    (AP) – Federal regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy that may help users lose more weight and keep it off.

    ScienceAlert

    Microsoft corta 98% do armazenamento de dados da Fiocruz 

    ‱ Fiocruz fica perde serviços de armazenamento ‱ OMS perde financiamento nas pesquisas de cĂąncer ‱ Vem aĂ­ o Ozempic genĂ©rico ‱ E MAIS: mil mortos no LĂ­bano; IA e saĂșde privada; mortalidade infantil; exposição de paciente ‱

    https://outraspalavras.net/outrasaude/microsoft-corta-98-do-armazenamento-de-dados-fiocruz/

    Patente do Ozempic cai nesta sexta-feira; o que muda no Brasil?: Especialistas esperam por redução no preço das canetas emagrecedoras, mesmo que o efeito nĂŁo seja imediato. HĂĄ pelo menos 13 pedidos de registro de medicamentos Ă  base de semaglutida na Anvisa https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2026/03/7380442-patente-do-ozempic-cai-nesta-sexta-feira-o-que-muda-no-brasil.html #Ozempic #SaĂșde

    Il y a un peu plus d’un an, un mĂ©decin m’avait proposĂ© de l’ozempic, Ă  l’ĂȘpoque j’avais refusĂ©, mais maintenant aprĂšs avoir vu ce reportage, j’ai bien fait d’avoir refusĂ©, je n’avais pas nĂ©cessairement ce qu’il faut pour que ce soit efficace, style bien dormir, faire du sport pour garder la masse musculaire, etc. peut-ĂȘtre Ă  la retraite ce sera plus facile. #ozempic

    https://youtu.be/-IuVHfxcMvM?si=IClB7PvrDr1GYZvn

    Ozempic, mĂ©dicament miracle contre la perte de poids? L’avis d’une spĂ©cialiste

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