They do not cause weight loss or improve blood sugar levels on their own
And while semaglutide isnt currently an established treatment for IBS on its own (doctors do not prescribe Ozempic/Wegovy for IBS per se), these findings are encouraging in highlighting GLP-1s role in gut function
Lancet 330(8571):13001304 Kushner RF, Calanna S, Davies M, Dicker D, Garvey WT, Goldman B et al (2020) Semaglutide 2.4 mg for the treatment of obesity: key elements of the STEP trials 1 to 5
Some individuals may use medication support to help: Because digestion, nutrient absorption, and medication response can change after bariatric surgery, combination approaches require careful medical supervision and individualized planning
"There will be a small proportion of people, 10% maximum, that are able to maintain [all] the weight they've lost," says Alex Miras, a clinical professor of medicine at Ulster University
But when something slows down your digestive system, like certain medications or food choices, sulfur burps can crank up in intensity