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GLP-1 (Semaglutide)

Body Composition

Significant weight loss via appetite suppression and metabolic improvement.

Athletic Use Cases
Weight Class ManagementVisceral Fat LossMetabolic HealthAppetite Control
WADA Status
Not Listed
Standard Dose
0.25mg - 2.4mg
Frequency
Weekly
Half-Life
~7 days

Athletic Mechanism of Action

GLP-1 receptor agonist that delays gastric emptying and activates hypothalamic satiety centers to suppress appetite.

For athletes, the primary value of GLP-1 (Semaglutide) lies in its ability to significant weight loss via appetite suppression and metabolic improvement.. This mechanism is particularly relevant during high-volume training phases when tissue repair demand exceeds the body's natural recovery capacity.

Recovery Timeline

Variable — onset typically within 2–8 weeks depending on protocol and individual response.

Individual response varies based on injury severity, training load, and baseline health markers.

WADA Compliance Status

Not Listed FDA Approved

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea common during titration. Rare: pancreatitis, thyroid C-cell tumors (animal data). Contraindicated in MEN2/medullary thyroid cancer.

Always verify current WADA status with your sport's governing body before use in competition.

Research Evidence

Primary Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28605608/

Supporting Evidence

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30122560/

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