Before you try the turmeric trick expecting effortless weight loss, lets take a closer look at what it is, what the science says, and whether its safe
Science, however, tells a much stranger and kinder story
Namely, insulin is known to modulate the availability of IGF-1 in the body, and IGF-1 is known to stimulate hair follicle proliferation, inhibit hair follicle death, and promote the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase
In the UK, GLP-1 receptor agonists licensed specifically for weight management include semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) and liraglutide 3.0 mg (Saxenda)
36 Current evidence suggests a possible link to depressive or suicidal ideation specific to semaglutide 37, and a clearly higher incidence of gastrointestinal adverse events compared with liraglutide.38 Both remain FDA-approved and well-studied
Specifically, orlistat inhibits lipase, an enzyme responsible for breaking down fats in the intestines