GLP-1 Medications: The Popular Drugs Millions Are Taking (2025)

While GLP-1 drugs can provide powerful results, they are not a magic bullet for everyone. Without the right support and patient commitment, weight regain and side effects are common. Many problems can be avoided when you know ahead of time whether you are a good candidate for GLP-1 RAs, effective dosing, what to expect, and how to support your body while you are taking the drug. Experts say a personalized approach that blends integrative care with the popular medication is the smartest path forward. Credit: GoodRx Health Dr. Tyna Moore, a naturopathic physician and expert in GLP-1 RAs, told The Epoch Times that she has had patients who eat like birds but still gain weight. “We have data to support that for fatty liver and Type 2 diabetes, those folks have less GLP-1 production. That tells me some folks might be set up—whether it’s genetic or from a life of eating poorly—to not release GLP-1 adequately,” she said. “Something’s gone wrong there, and that’s where I see potential utility i...