Even her favorite wine, which usually tasted crisp and citrusy, seemed weirdly vegetal. Similar to Fraser, other users of Wegovy (known in its generic form as semaglutide), along with those of Ozempic (a form of semaglutide used to treat type 2 diabetes), Zepbound (known generically as tirzepatide) and other medications broadly called glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, have described peculiar changes in the way food tastes
Additionally, adipose (fat) tissue is a source of peripheral oestrogen synthesis via the conversion of androgens by the enzyme aromatase
Thyroid cancer: Ozempic carries a boxed warning for the potential risk of developing thyroid cancer
It is important to be clear: semaglutide is not a treatment for hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease
Semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, though the relevance to humans remains uncertain
Ongoing Monitoring : Regular check-ins with professionals help track progress and make necessary adjustments
