Another randomised study, (called STEP 3), indicated a potential loss of 5% using Wegovy and just over 4% on a placebo
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and weight management
Globally, the GLP-1 receptor agonist market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2025 to 2030, when it could reach an eye-watering value of 132bn (Grand View Research)
November 13, 2025: 1 in 8 Americans Have Tried Ozempic and Other GLP-1s According to recent survey data, about 12% of Americans have been prescribed Ozempic or a similar GLP-1 drug
Additionally, as in cell cultures, liraglutide suppressed CD36 and ACAT1 expression in macrophages but did not affect ABCA1 expression
The experiment was performed on 3 separate occasions with similar results