Before considering peptide therapy, its essential to focus on lifestyle factors that naturally support healthy hormone balance: These foundational steps help your body respond optimally to any growth hormonesupportive treatment
While there is limited evidence of direct impairment in taste perception, one trial did observe that individuals taking GLP-1 RAs scored lower on both taste and smell assessments (Waterless Empirical Taste Test (WETT) and University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), respectively
However, weight loss is still affected by the full body system, including metabolism, hormones, muscle mass, sleep, stress and other health conditions
Liver disease accounts for approximately 2 million deaths per year worldwide
It is distinct from Rybelsus, which is lower-dose oral semaglutide for type 2 diabetes, and, following MHRA approval in June 2026, is rolling out on private prescription during the second half of 2026 rather than on the NHS