GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy have a lot of scientific data to support their use—and they can help people drop a lot of pounds. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement?

Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect?

The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.

Karla Robinson, MD and Medical Editor at GoodRx discusses how GLP-1 receptor agonists work and their benefits.

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GLP-1 supplements are advertised as a cheaper alternative to weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy. Doctors explain if they help people lose weight and are safe.