It seems that the famous weight loss injections have additional effects beyond controlling food intake, as a recent Canadian study found that weight-reducing medications can diminish unhealthy habits harmful to humans. Why do we care so much about certain things while ignoring others? And why do we really want what we desire? These profound questions were the focus of a recent Canadian study that addressed the desire to eat or any other activities that bring excitement and joy or even provide motivation to work differently. This study answers questions regarding the drug Ozempic, a popular real-world example currently aimed at controlling excessive food cravings. However, the study's details also suggest a positive factor in these drugs that can not only curb overeating but also address smoking and drug addiction.
To understand where and how the appetite for food exists in the brain, researchers tested the effects of these weight-loss medications on a sample of participants, finding that they can suppress overeating while reducing unhealthy habits such as smoking and drug use. According to these researchers, these medications, classified as GLP-1 drugs, mimic a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide secreted by the pancreas, which regulates blood sugar levels along with other hormones and suppresses appetite through its direct impact on the neurons that prompt the brain's reward system and food intake.
