So this is a growing threat that I think needs to be monitored closely. If GLP-1s do become prohibited, athletes could theoretically apply for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE), which allows them to take a drug if it is treating a legitimate medical condition, and does not meaningfully enhance their performance
Some people also find that getting up to move after eating is helpful
Photo at top: From left to right: Thomas Flaig, MD
Similarly, an analysis utilizing the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) revealed that GLP-1 RAs were linked to an increased incidence of intestinal obstruction requiring hospitalization, compared to sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (1.9 vs
GLP-1s might be the closest weve come, but the big question is, do they really work in the long run
Do GLP-1 medications speed up metabolism